Dutch · Culture & Society
de polder
polder
Advancednoun
Definition
Low-lying land reclaimed from the sea in the Netherlands.
Example
Een groot deel van Nederland bestaat uit polders.
A large part of the Netherlands consists of polders.
Etymology
'Polder' comes from the Middle Dutch term 'polder', which refers to low-lying land reclaimed from a body of water. The concept is integral to Dutch land management.
How & Where It’s Used
'De polder' is used both formally in geographical and ecological discussions and informally in everyday conversation about Dutch landscapes.
Literary Heritage
Discussed in texts regarding Dutch water management and landscape architecture.