boevenwereld

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From boef (“criminal”) +‎ -en- +‎ wereld (“world”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbu.və(n)ˌʋeː.rəlt/
  • Hyphenation: boe‧ven‧we‧reld

Noun

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boevenwereld f (plural boevenwerelden, diminutive boevenwereldje n)

  1. that part of society that is engaged in crime or vice; underworld
    Synonyms: boevengilde, onderwereld
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