Netherlands
WordNet
noun
(1) A constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From nether + lands, the country being very low-lying, with most parts below sea level.
Proper noun
- A country in northwestern Europe bordering Germany and Belgium. Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Synonyms
- Holland (although "Holland" is incorrect in Dutch, in English it is a proper synonym for the entire nation.)