Belgians

/ˈbɛldʒənz/ noun

Definition

People from Belgium, a country in northwestern Europe, or the plural of Belgian referring to its inhabitants.

Etymology

From the country name Belgium, which comes from the Latin region 'Belgica,' named after the ancient Belgae people who inhabited the area. The name has been used in various forms since Roman times.

Kelly Says

Belgium is only about the size of Maryland but has three official languages (Dutch, French, and German) and produces amazing chocolate, beer, and waffles—all totally different things that somehow Belgians do better than anyone else!

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