Dutch

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Etymology

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From wonen +‎ plaats.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋoːn.plaːts/
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  • Hyphenation: woon‧plaats

Noun

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woonplaats f (plural woonplaatsen, diminutive woonplaatsje n)

  1. any group of houses with a distinct name and identity, regardless of size; includes hamlets, villages, towns, cities and so on
  2. habitat, place of residence