achterland

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of achter +‎ land.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌlɑnt/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧land

Noun

achterland n (plural achterlanden, diminutive achterlandje n)

1. hinterland (area around or serviced by a port)
2. hinterland (rural region surrounding a city)
3. hinterland (inland region next to a coast)