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Be·ne·lux

(bĕn′ə-lŭks′)

An economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, originally established as a customs union (1948).

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Benelux

(ˈbɛnɪˌlʌks)

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

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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.

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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

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Benelux

[ˈbenɪlʌks] N → Benelux m
the Benelux countries → los países del Benelux

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Benelux

[ˈbɛnɪlʌks] n → Bénélux m

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Benelux

n → Benelux-Wirtschaftsunion f; Benelux countries → Beneluxstaaten or -länder pl

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Benelux

[ˈbɛnɪlʌks]

1. adj the Benelux countries → i paesi del Benelux

2. n → il Benelux m

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