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

• dwingelandij

References

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