heemraadschap
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch heemraetschap. Equivalent to heemraad + -schap.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
heemraadschap n (plural heemraadschappen)
- (historical) In the Netherlands a council to assist a dijkgraaf in the government of rural districts, in particular with a focus on water management.
- Synonym: heemraad
Derived terms edit
- hoogheemraadschap (or from hoogheemraad)