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Wallonia
Wallonia is a proper noun referring to a specific geopolitical entity. As a name of a region, it is used exclusively in the singular and does not have a plural form.
In a socio-political context, the term is often contrasted with Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium, to highlight the linguistic and cultural divide within the country.
Meanings
Examples
Wallonia is the French speaking region of Belgium.
I wonder if I should visit the Ardennes forest in Wallonia next summer.
The industrial history of Wallonia is deeply tied to coal mining.
We are heading to Namur, the capital of Wallonia.
Wallonia has a very different linguistic profile than Flanders.
Wallonia has a very different linguistic profile than Flanders.
The regional government of Wallonia manages its own education system.
I have always wanted to explore the medieval towns in Wallonia.
Most people in Wallonia speak French as their primary language.