Nederlands Onderduikers Paradijs
Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “Dutch Paradise for People-in-Hiding”. Wartime reinterpretation of N.O.P. (old spelling of NOP), abbreviation of Noordoostpolder. The Noordoostpolder was largely undeveloped during World War II.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌneː.dər.lɑnts ˈɔn.dər.dœy̯.kərs.paː.raː.dɛi̯s/
Proper noun
Nederlands Onderduikers Paradijs n
- Nickname for the Noordoostpolder.