# Flemish

/ˈfɫɛmɪʃ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flemish
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

relating to Flanders, a region in Belgium, or the people and language from there. You use it to describe things like art, food, or history from that area.

For teachers: relating to Flanders, its inhabitants, or their Dutch dialect. Often used to describe the distinct school of painting that emerged in the region during the 15th to 17th centuries.

## Examples

- The museum has a beautiful collection of Flemish paintings.
- During our trip to Antwerp, we enjoyed traditional Flemish stew at a local restaurant.
- Art historians often distinguish between the meticulous realism of Flemish masters and the more idealized forms found in the Italian Renaissance of the same period.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun. When referring to the language, it is treated as a proper noun.

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