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Benelux
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Be·ne·lux  (bn-lks)
An economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, originally established as a customs union in 1948.

Benelux [ˈbɛnɪˌlʌks]
n
1. (Placename) the customs union formed by Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg in 1948; became an economic union in 1960
2. (Placename) these countries collectively

Ben•e•lux (ˈbɛn lˌʌks)

n.
1. a customs union comprising Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, begun in 1948.
2. Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg considered together.
Thesaurus Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Benelux - a customs union comprising Belgium and Netherlands and Luxembourg
customs union - an association of nations to promote free trade within the union and set common tariffs for nations that are not members
Belgique, Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium - a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Holland, Kingdom of The Netherlands, Nederland, Netherlands, The Netherlands - a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxemburg - a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center
Translations
Benelux [ˈbenɪlʌks] NBenelux m
the Benelux countrieslos países del Benelux
Benelux [ˈbɛnɪlʌks] nBénélux m
Benelux
nBenelux-Wirtschaftsunion f; Benelux countriesBeneluxstaaten or -länder pl
Benelux [ˈbɛnɪlʌks]
1. adj the Benelux countriesi paesi del Benelux
2. nil Benelux m


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