Etymology

Lelystad

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Today it means: A city and capital of Flevoland, Netherlands. Full definition →

Dutch Lelystad
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Borrowed from Dutch Lelystad. Named after Dutch politician and civil engineer Cornelis Lely (1854–1929).

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