Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of provincie +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /proːˈvɪn.siˌstɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: pro‧vin‧cie‧stad

Noun

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provinciestad f (plural provinciesteden, diminutive provinciestadje n)

  1. A (relatively small) provincial city or town, not being part of a large conurbation.