vrijstad

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch vristat. Equivalent to vrij +‎ stad.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvrɛi̯.stɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: vrij‧stad

Noun

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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

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