belanda

Meanings

• Noun

  Belanda is a Dutch term for 'European' or 'White person'.

  - "Belanda sang lagu pop di depan rumah saya."
  - "The belanda man spoke English fluently."

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Variants

List of all variants of belanda that leads to same result
bland , blander , blandest , blandly , blandness , blandnesses

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Etymology

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The word 'belanda' originated from the Dutch language, where 'beland' means 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. Over time, it came to be used specifically to refer to Europeans due to their status as strangers or foreigners in Indonesia, where the term is commonly used.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'belanda' is still commonly used in Indonesia today, particularly in informal contexts.

2. The Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia lasted from the late 16th century until the 1940s.

3. Belanda is not a term used to refer to people from other European countries in Indonesia, but specifically to those from the Netherlands.

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Related Concepts

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1. European: Refers to people from Europe, the continent.

2. Colonialism: The practice of establishing and maintaining colonies in other parts of the world, typically for economic gain or to extend national power and influence.

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Culture

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Belanda has cultural significance in Indonesia, where it is a term used to refer to European people. It is often used in literature and art to depict the colonial past and the influence of European culture on Indonesian society.

How to Memorize "belanda"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a European person or a Dutch flag to remember the meaning of 'belanda'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belanda' with the term 'European' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'B' stands for 'Belanda' and 'E' for 'European'.

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