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Kingdom of Belgium

Kingdom of Belgium

2.1
A northwest European country with a king and the main offices of the European Union
  • proper noun
translation icon : Reino de Bélgica
  • The headquarters of the European Union is located in the Kingdom of Belgium.

Examples

  • The Kingdom of Belgium is known for its chocolate, waffles, and diverse culture.

  • Many tourists visit the Kingdom of Belgium each year for its medieval cities and rich heritage.

  • The Kingdom of Belgium is known for its chocolates.

  • Have you ever visited the Kingdom of Belgium?

  • Many tourists visit the Kingdom of Belgium each year for its medieval cities and rich heritage.

  • The Kingdom of Belgium is known for its chocolate, waffles, and diverse culture.

  • The headquarters of the European Union is located in the Kingdom of Belgium.

Synonyms

Belgium
vsKingdom of Belgium
87 1.0

A country in northwest Europe whose capital is Brussels and where many international organizations are based

is the official formal name used for that country
Belgique
vsKingdom of Belgium
7.5

A country in northwest Europe where French and Dutch are spoken

is the official formal name rather than a language-specific form

Surface Forms

Kingdom of Belgium main

Morphology

kingdom + of + Belgium

The phrase is fully compositional: 'kingdom' (a state ruled by a monarch) combined with the proper name 'Belgium' yields the clear meaning 'the monarchy-state of Belgium.' The genitive linking with 'of' is a common, cross-linguistically transparent pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Kingdom of Belgium The name Kingdom of Belgium comes from when Belgium became an independent country in 1830 and chose a king to lead it. Calling it a kingdom simply shows it is a country with a 'king', so the official name means the country of Belgium.