Dutch word maatschappij comes from Dutch maatschap (Partnership, venture.), Dutch -ij
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| maatschap | Dutch (nld) | Partnership, venture. |
| -ij | Dutch (nld) | Forms abstract nouns denoting a state or concept related to the person(s) referred to by the stem; equivalent of -y. Forms nouns denoting a business or an organization which is run by the kind of person(s) referred to by the stem; equivalent of -ery. |
| maatschappij | Dutch (nld) | Company. Society. |