flevoland: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1/C2 (Low-frequency proper noun)Formal (geographical, historical, academic), Neutral in Dutch domestic contexts.
Quick answer
What does “flevoland” mean?
A province of the Netherlands, the world's largest artificial island and youngest province, created by land reclamation.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A province of the Netherlands, the world's largest artificial island and youngest province, created by land reclamation.
Symbol of Dutch engineering, land reclamation, and human control over nature; a place name often used in geographical and historical contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Pronunciation differences follow general UK/US patterns for foreign/place names.
Connotations
For both, connotes Dutch ingenuity, geographical novelty, and reclaimed land.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both varieties, appearing primarily in geographical, historical, or environmental texts.
Grammar
How to Use “flevoland” in a Sentence
[be] located in Flevoland[reclaim] Flevoland from the sea[visit] FlevolandVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “flevoland” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- N/A – Proper noun only
American English
- N/A – Proper noun only
adverb
British English
- N/A – No adverbial form
American English
- N/A – No adverbial form
adjective
British English
- The Flevoland coast is man-made.
- Flevoland agriculture is highly efficient.
American English
- Flevoland soils are fertile.
- A Flevoland drainage system is complex.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might appear in contexts of agricultural exports, logistics, or Dutch business geography.
Academic
Common in geography, environmental studies, history, and engineering texts discussing land reclamation.
Everyday
Very rare outside the Netherlands. In NL, used as a normal place name.
Technical
Used in hydrology, civil engineering, and urban planning contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “flevoland”
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Neutral
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Antonyms of “flevoland”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “flevoland”
- Spelling: 'Flevland', 'Flevolond'. Pronunciation: Stressing the second syllable. Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a flevoland').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a province of the Netherlands. It contains cities like Almere and Lelystad.
The land was reclaimed in the 20th century. The southern polder was drained in the 1950s/60s, and the province was officially established in 1986.
Yes, it is a fully populated province with several towns and cities, and over 400,000 inhabitants.
It represents the pinnacle of the Dutch polder system and is a globally recognised symbol of large-scale land reclamation and environmental management.
A province of the Netherlands, the world's largest artificial island and youngest province, created by land reclamation.
Flevoland is usually formal (geographical, historical, academic), neutral in dutch domestic contexts. in register.
Flevoland: in British English it is pronounced /ˈfleɪvəʊˌlænd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈfleɪvoʊˌlænd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a Flevoland of the mind (rare, creative: an entirely constructed idea or space)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'FLEW over LAND' that was once sea – it flew (was created) to become land.
Conceptual Metaphor
LAND IS A CONSTRUCT (not a given); HUMAN WILL OVER NATURE.
Practice
Quiz
What is Flevoland primarily known for?