maatschappij

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Etymology[edit]

From maatschap +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌmaːt.sxɑˈpɛi̯/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯
  • Hyphenation: maat‧schap‧pij

Noun[edit]

maatschappij f (plural maatschappijen, diminutive maatschappijtje n)

  1. company [From 1616]
    Synonyms: bedrijf, maatschap
  2. society [From 1724]
    Synonyms: gemeenschap, samenleving

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