wingewest

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɪn.ɣəˌʋɛst/

noun
Definitions
  • A subject region that is exploited for profit; in particular used of Roman provinces or European colonies in the heydays of colonialism.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish winnen (win) + Dutch, Flemish gewest.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

gewest

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