Nederlands Onderduikers Paradijs

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “Dutch Paradise for People-in-Hiding”. Wartime reinterpretation of N.O.P. (old spelling of NOP), abbreviation of Noordoostpolder. The Noordoostpolder was largely undeveloped during World War II.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌneː.dər.lɑnts ˈɔn.dər.dœy̯.kərs.paː.raː.dɛi̯s/

Proper noun[edit]

Nederlands Onderduikers Paradijs n

  1. Nickname for the Noordoostpolder.
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