achterban

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch achterban. Equivalent to achter +‎ ban.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌbɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧ban

Noun

achterban m (plural achterbannen)

  1. base, e.g. a party's electorate or any organisation's supporters
  2. (historical) the part of a feudal army raised by the vassals of a liege's vassals