volksmenner

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Etymology[edit]

From volk (“people”) +‎ -s- +‎ menner (“driver”).

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Noun[edit]

volksmenner m (plural volksmenners, diminutive volksmennertje n)

  1. demagogue
    De volksmenner stuurde aan op een opstand tegen zijn rivaal.
    The demagogue steered to a revolt against his rival.

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References[edit]

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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