New Netherland
geographical name
New Neth·er·land
ˈne-t͟hər-lənd
Dutch colony in North America 1613–64 occupying lands bordering on the Hudson River and later also on the lower Delaware River; capital New Amsterdam
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“New Netherland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Netherland. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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