adelstand

See also: Adelstand

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch adelstand. Equivalent to adel +‎ stand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑː.dəlˌstant/

Noun

adelstand (uncountable)

1. nobility, aristocracy

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Dutch

Etymology

From adel (“nobility”) +‎ stand (“estate”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaː.dəlˌstɑnt/

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• Hyphenation: adel‧stand

Noun

adelstand m (plural adelstanden, diminutive adelstandje n)

1. The aristocracy as a socially privileged estate, the nobility.

   In sommige statenvergaderingen gold de adel als eerste stand, in andere de geestelijkheid.

   In some feudal estates the nobility ranked as first estate, in other the clergy.

2. The status of being considered nobility.

Synonyms

• (estate): adel, aristocratie
• (status): adeldom

Descendants

• Afrikaans: adelstand