waterschap

Dutch

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Noun

waterschap n (plural waterschappen, diminutive waterschapje n)

  1. water board, government structure for water management
    1. (Belgium, Flemish Region) intermediary structure for several distinct levels of government to discuss and plan water management
    2. (Netherlands) separate level of government directly responsible for water management

Synonyms

  • (separate level of government): hoogheemraadschap (Netherlands)
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