dwingeland

Dutch

Etymology

From dwingen (“to coerce”) +‎ -e- +‎ land (“country”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋɪ.ŋəˌlɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: dwin‧ge‧land

Noun

dwingeland m (plural dwingelanden, diminutive dwingelandje n)

  1. tyrant, despotic ruler who enforces his will upon the state
    Synonyms: despoot, dictator, tiran
  2. (figuratively) dictatorial person, who is bossy and coerces others to obedient compliance

Derived terms

References
  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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