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ter.

for, for the (followed by a feminine singular noun, e.g., one ending in -ing)

3 characters1 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

contraction/tɛr/

  1. for, for the (followed by a feminine singular noun, e.g., one ending in -ing)

    contraction
    Stichting ter Bevordering van de Duiksport

  2. in the

    contraction
    De Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is de oudste universiteit van de Nederlanden en tevens de oudste nog bestaande katholieke universiteit ter wereld.
Where this word comes from

Contraction of te + der (“the”, dative singular feminine). Compare German zur.

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