Hague
Hague (name) means a surname, and short for The Hague, the seat of government of the Netherlands. Example: “The peace talks were held in The Hague.”
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Etymology
* As an English surname, variant of Haigh. * As an Irish surname, variant of Haig.
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What does “Hague” mean?
The word “Hague” means a surname, and short for The Hague, the seat of government of the Netherlands.
How do you pronounce “Hague”?
“Hague” is pronounced HAYG (/ˈheɪ̯ɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hague” in a sentence?
Here is “Hague” used in a sentence: “The peace talks were held in The Hague.”
What part of speech is “Hague”?
“Hague” is a name.
Is “Hague” a common word?
“Hague” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is The Hague known for?
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and is home to major international institutions, including bodies that handle international law and justice. It functions as a center of government and diplomacy even though it is not the country's official capital.
Is The Hague the capital of the Netherlands?
No, Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, though The Hague is the seat of government, meaning parliament, the cabinet, and the monarchy's official residence are located there. This split between capital and seat of government is a distinctive feature of Dutch governance.
Is Hague only used as a place name?
No, Hague is also used as a surname, separate from its role as a shortened way of referring to The Hague, the Dutch seat of government.
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