oproer

Dutch

Etymology

Deverbal from oproeren.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔp.rur/, [-ruːr]

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• Hyphenation: op‧roer

Noun

oproer n or m (plural oproeren, diminutive oproertje n)

1. uproar, riot
2. tumult, upheaval

Usage notes

• In the past, this word sometimes had a masculine gender (de oproer). Today, however, the neuter gender is used.

Derived terms

• broodoproer
• oproerig
• oproerkraaier
• oproerpolitie

Descendants

• Afrikaans: oproer
• Negerhollands: oproer
• → Sranan Tongo: opruru