hollander: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Historical, Technical (paper-making)
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What does “hollander” mean?
A native or inhabitant of the Netherlands, particularly from the provinces of North or South Holland.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A native or inhabitant of the Netherlands, particularly from the provinces of North or South Holland.
Historically, a Dutch person; also refers to a type of paper-making machine (Hollander beater) invented in the Netherlands, and may refer to a breed of horse or a type of cheese.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage, though it may appear more in historical texts or technical contexts in both varieties.
Connotations
Slightly archaic or formal when referring to a person; neutral in technical contexts (e.g., paper manufacturing).
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties for everyday use.
Grammar
How to Use “hollander” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hollander” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Hollander merchants dominated 17th-century trade.
American English
- He appreciated the Hollander cheese from the local market.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Possibly in historical contexts of trade or specific industries like paper manufacturing.
Academic
Used in historical, cultural, or technical studies (e.g., paper-making technology).
Everyday
Very rare. 'Dutch person' is universally preferred.
Technical
Primary use is for the 'Hollander beater', a machine for pulping fibres in paper-making.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hollander”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “hollander”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hollander”
- Using 'Hollander' in casual modern conversation instead of 'Dutch person'.
- Misspelling as 'Hollendar' or 'Hollinder'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They are synonyms, but 'Dutchman' is the standard modern term. 'Hollander' can be more specific (from the region of Holland) and is less common in casual speech.
Primarily in historical contexts, technical discussions about paper-making (Hollander beater), or when a specific distinction from other Dutch regions (like a Frisian) is needed.
Not inherently, but as it is an older term and specifically references Holland (two provinces), some people from other Dutch provinces might prefer the more inclusive 'Dutch person' or 'Netherlander'.
It is a machine used in paper-making since the 1680s to mechanically separate and fibrillate pulp fibres, named after its country of origin, the Netherlands (Holland).
A native or inhabitant of the Netherlands, particularly from the provinces of North or South Holland.
Hollander is usually formal, historical, technical (paper-making) in register.
Hollander: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɒləndə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɑːləndər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms directly with 'Hollander']”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of HOLLAND + ER. Someone from Holland + the '-er' suffix for a person (like Londoner, New Yorker).
Conceptual Metaphor
PERSON AS ORIGIN (The place defines the person).
Practice
Quiz
In modern everyday English, which term is most commonly used for a person from the Netherlands?