Benelux

/ˈbɛnəlʌks/ noun

The economic and political union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, formed in 1944 and later integrated into the European Union.

A portmanteau of the first syllables of 'Belgium,' 'Netherlands,' and 'Luxembourg.' Created as an acronym in 1944 to represent the economic customs union of these three nations.

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