1. the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene. 2. the accumulation of blood in an organ. 3. any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united. 4. (metaphysics) essential nature or underlying reality.
The Netherlands (Dutch: Nederland, also commonly, but incorrectly, called Holland) is a European country, bordering Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and France in the Caribbean as the Dutch territory Sint Maarten borders French territory Saint-Martin.
Location of Netherlands. Located in northeastern Europe on the edges of the North Sea, the Netherlands is geographically positioned in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The Netherlands is bordered by the countries of Belgium and Germany, and the North Sea.