Nijmeegse

Nijmeegse is a Dutch term used to denote things related to Nijmegen, a city in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. The form is built from the city name Nijmegen with the suffix -se, following common Dutch patterns for creating adjectives and demonyms.

As an adjective, Nijmeegse describes items connected to Nijmegen, such as Nijmeegse cultuur (Nijmegen culture), Nijmeegse studenten (Nijmegen students), or Nijmeegse geschiedenis (Nijmegen history). In spoken language, Nijmeegse can also function as a feminine singular noun to refer to a female resident of Nijmegen, for example in the phrase Zij is een Nijmeegse. For broader use, the typical demonym for residents is Nijmegenaar.

Nijmegen is located on the Waal river and is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It is known for its historic city center, its university (Radboud University), and events such as the annual Vierdaagse marching event. Because of these associations, the term Nijmeegse appears in local media, cultural descriptions, and everyday language to indicate a connection to Nijmegen.

See also: Nijmegen, Dutch language, demonyms.