New Netherland

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New′ Neth′erland, 
  1. American History, Place Namesa Dutch colony in North America (1613–64), comprising the area along the Hudson River and the lower Delaware River. By 1669 all of the land comprising this colony was taken over by England. Cap.: New Amsterdam.

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New Netherland / ˈnɛðələnd/
  1. a Dutch North American colony of the early 17th century, centred on the Hudson valley. Captured by the English in 1664, it was divided into New York and New Jersey
'New Netherland' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
New Amsterdam - Stuyvesant - patroon

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