vrijstad

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vristat. Equivalent to vrij +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvrɛi̯.stɑt/

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• Hyphenation: vrij‧stad

Noun

vrijstad f (plural vrijsteden, diminutive vrijstadje n)

1. (historical) free city, especially a free imperial city
2. (chiefly historical) city of refuge, asylum city

See also

• vrijplaats