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Etymology

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Compound of provincie +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /proːˈvɪn.siˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: pro‧vin‧cie‧huis

Noun

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provinciehuis n (plural provinciehuizen, diminutive provinciehuisje n)

  1. The seat of a provincial government.
  2. (uncommon) A provincial, rural house.