raadsman

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch raetsman. Equivalent to raad +‎ -s- +‎ man.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈraːts.mɑn/

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• Hyphenation: raads‧man

Noun

raadsman m (plural raadsmannen, diminutive raadsmannetje n, feminine raadsvrouw)

1. (law) male lawyer, male legal counsel

Usage notes

The gender-neutral plural raadslieden is also commonly used as a plural.

Coordinate terms

• raadsvrouw