# Benelux

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈbɛnəlʌks/ · frequency rank #56,612

## Definitions
1. An economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
2. A region of Europe, consisting of the countries which constitute this union.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch Benelux, corresponding to a blend of Belgium + Netherlands + Luxembourg (1944).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/benelux