's Gravenhage

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Definition

Proper noun: - The site of the royal residence and the de facto capital in the western part of the Netherlands; seat of the International Court of Justice: It is the official seat of the Dutch government, parliament, supreme court, and the Council of State, and is the location of the International Court of Justice. While Amsterdam is the constitutional capital, 's-Gravenhage functions as the administrative center.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The peace conference was held in 's-Gravenhage.
    • Many foreign embassies are located in 's-Gravenhage.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often officially abbreviated as Den Haag in Dutch and is internationally known as The Hague in English. The form 's-Gravenhage is a more formal, traditional name.
    • The International Court of Justice, located in 's-Gravenhage, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Hague (n): The common English name for the city.
    • The Hague is a major center for international law.
  • Den Haag (n): The common Dutch name for the city.
    • Hij woont in Den Haag. (He lives in The Hague.)
Synonyms
  • The Hague: The English equivalent and most commonly used name internationally.
  • Den Haag: The Dutch equivalent.
Noun
  1. the site of the royal residence and the de facto capital in the western part of the Netherlands; seat of the International Court of Justice

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