Friezenbuurt

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of the plural form of Fries (“Frisian”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was constructed as housing for the workers of a factory which moved to Maarssen from Friesland. Compare Friese Buurt.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Frie‧zen‧buurt

Proper noun

Friezenbuurt n

  1. A neighbourhood of Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
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