belgian

/'beldʤn/

Thân thiện

A Belgian artist paints a landscape of rolling hills.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to Belgium: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or characteristic of the country of Belgium.
   • Of or relating to the Belgian people: Describes anything pertaining to the citizens or culture of Belgium.

2. Noun:

   • A native or inhabitant of Belgium: A person who was born in or is a citizen of the Kingdom of Belgium.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The Belgian government announced new policies. (The government originating from Belgium announced new policies.)
  • She loves Belgian chocolate. (She loves chocolate that is characteristic of or from Belgium.)
• Noun:
  • He is a Belgian who works in international trade. (He is a native/inhabitant of Belgium who works in international trade.)
  • The Belgians are known for their linguistic diversity. (The people from Belgium are known for their linguistic diversity.)

Advanced Usage

• "The Belgian": Can be used as a nominal adjective to refer to a Belgian person collectively or in a specific context.
  • The Belgian won the cycling race. (The person from Belgium won the cycling race.)
• Used in formal or official contexts to denote nationality or origin.
  • Belgian exports include machinery and chemicals. (Exports from Belgium include machinery and chemicals.)

Variants and Related Words

• Belgium (n): The country in Western Europe. (e.g., )
• Belgian French (n): The variety of French spoken in Belgium.
• Belgian Dutch/Flemish (n): The variety of Dutch spoken in the northern region of Belgium.

Synonyms

• (Adjective) None that are exact; "from Belgium" is a descriptive synonym.
• (Noun) None that are exact; "a person from Belgium" is a descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Belgian waffle: A specific style of waffle originating from Belgium.
• Belgian Malinois: A breed of shepherd dog originating from Belgium.
• Belgian franc: The former currency of Belgium (replaced by the Euro).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
   • the Belgian Queen

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Belgium

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