middenstand

Dutch

Alternative forms

• middelstand

Etymology

From midden- +‎ stand. Compare German Mittelstand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɪ.də(n)ˌstɑnt/

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• Hyphenation: mid‧den‧stand

Noun

middenstand m (uncountable, no diminutive)

1. (business) retail, small retail businesses
2. middle-class

Derived terms

• middenstander