Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of brink +‎ dorp.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɪŋk.dɔrp/
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  • Hyphenation: brink‧dorp

Noun

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brinkdorp n (plural brinkdorpen, diminutive brinkdorpje n)

  1. A village with a village green as the central location for business and social life.
    Synonym: esdorp