raadsman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch raetsman. Equivalent to raad + -s- + man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈraːts.mɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: raads‧man

Noun

raadsman m (plural raadsmannen, diminutive raadsmannetje n, feminine raadsvrouw)

  1. (law) male lawyer, male legal counsel

Usage notes

The gender-neutral plural raadslieden is also commonly used as a plural.

Coordinate terms

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