vermeide

Vermeide is a term with multiple potential meanings rather than a single, well-documented entity. In Dutch linguistics, Vermeide can appear as an historical or regional form related to the verb vermijden, which means “to avoid.” In modern standard Dutch, the corresponding imperative is vermijd and the infinitive is vermijden; vermeide shows up primarily in older texts or in certain dialects, where its exact grammatical role can vary by period and author.

There is no widely documented real-world place named Vermeide. In literature, games, and other fictional or speculative settings, Vermeide is occasionally used as a toponym, designated as a town, region, or settlement created by an author. When employed in this way, the name functions as a proper noun; any details about geography, history, or governance are determined by the author and do not reflect a real location.

Etymology and usage notes: Vermeide derives from the Dutch verb vermijden, incorporating the ver- prefix common to many Dutch verbs and related to avoidance. In fictional works, a topographic use of the name Vermeide is chosen for its sound and connotations, without implying any specific, real-world counterpart.

See also: Vermijden; Vermijd.