dorpeling

Dutch

Etymology

From dorp +‎ -e- +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɔr.pəˌlɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: dor‧pe‧ling

Noun

dorpeling m (plural dorpelingen, diminutive dorpelingetje n, feminine dorpelinge)

1. villager
2. (less common) rustic, (simple) countryman
3. (derogatory, less common) boor, country bumpkin, yokel

Synonyms

• (villager): dorper, dorpsbewoner
• (rustic): boer, landman, plattelander
• (boor): boerenkinkel, boerenpummel, dorper

Antonyms

• stedeling