handelsnatie

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of handel +‎ -s- +‎ natie. First attested in nineteenth century nationalistic historiography. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɦɑn.dəlsˌnaː.(t)si/ Hyphenation: han‧dels‧na‧tie === Noun === handelsnatie f (plural handelsnaties or handelsnatiën, no diminutive) trading nation (nation whose national income or national identity largely depends on trade) ==== Usage notes ==== The plural handelsnatiën is rather dated.