kruideniersgeest

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kruidenier (“grocer”) +‎ -s- +‎ geest (“mind, mindset”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /krœy̯.dəˈniːrsˌxeːst/

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• Hyphenation: krui‧de‧niers‧geest

Noun

kruideniersgeest m (uncountable)

1. (derogatory, less common) A narrow-mindedly miserly mindset.

   Synonym: kruideniersmentaliteit