bewindsman

Dutch

Etymology

From bewind +‎ -s- +‎ man.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈʋɪntsˌmɑn/

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• Hyphenation: be‧winds‧man

Noun

bewindsman m (plural bewindslieden or bewindsmannen or bewindslui, diminutive bewindsmannetje n, feminine bewindsvrouw)

1. male minister (senior or junior) or secretary of state