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Dutch
Etymology
From aanzeggen + -er.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaːnˌzɛ.ɣər/
- Hyphenation: aan‧zeg‧ger
Noun
aanzegger m (plural aanzeggers, feminine aanzegster)
- A messenger who informs others of births and deaths in a (semi-)professional capacity.
De aanzegger informeerde ons over de dood van tante in het kraambed en de geboorte van een tweeling.- The messenger informed us about our aunt's death in childbirth and the birth of twins.
- A spokesperson or advocate of a certain school of thought.
De geweldsspiraal werd gevoed door extremistische aanzeggers in beide kampen.- The vicious cycle of violence was kindled by extremist advocates in both camps.
- One who officially reports or declares something, usually to the government and involved parties.