Flemish dialect refers to the variant of Dutch spoken in Flanders, the northern region of Belgium. This language has many synonyms, including Flemish language, Vlaams, West Flemish, East Flemish, Brabantian, Antwerpian, and Limburgish. While these names refer to different local dialects, they share similar linguistic features and are grouped together as Flemish dialects. The language has been influenced by Germanic, Romance, and Celtic languages, making it unique and varied. Flemish dialect is not only spoken in Belgium but also in the Netherlands and France, with an estimated five million speakers worldwide.