werver

Dutch

Etymology

the root of werven 'to recruit' + -er

Pronunciation

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Noun

werver m (plural wervers, diminutive wervertje n)

1. A recruiter of staff, notably:
   1. of troops
   2. of sailors
2. A political or other propagandist

Synonyms

• ronselaar m
• (troops) recruteringsofficier m

Related terms

• aanwerven (verb)
• wervend
• werving