zedenmeester

Dutch

Etymology

From zede (“mores”) +‎ -en- +‎ meester (“instructor, master”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzeː.də(n)ˌmeːs.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: ze‧den‧mees‧ter

Noun

zedenmeester m (plural zedenmeesters, diminutive zedenmeestertje n)

  1. (derogatory) moral guardian
    Synonyms: fatsoensrakker, moraalridder, zedelijkheidsapostel

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: sedemeester
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