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.
The vast majority in land area of the constituent country of the Netherlands (as well as the Kingdom) is located in Europe, with the exception of the Caribbean Netherlands: its three special municipalities (Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius) that are located in the Caribbean.