Zaankant

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of Zaan (“Zaan river”) +‎ kant (“side”), i.e. the region that is directly adjacent to the river Zaan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzaːnˌkɑnt/
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Proper noun

Zaankant m

  1. A region in North Holland, Netherlands near the river Zaan, including Zaanstad and Oostzaan.
    Synonym: Zaanstreek

Usage notes

  • In general usage, Zaanstreek is now significantly more common. The demonym Zaankanter, however, is far more common than Zaanstreker.

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