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Dutch
Etymology
From dwingen (“to coerce”) + -e- + land (“country”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdʋɪ.ŋəˌlɑnt/
- Hyphenation: dwin‧ge‧land
Noun
dwingeland m (plural dwingelanden, diminutive dwingelandje n)
- tyrant, despotic ruler who enforces his will upon the state
- Synonyms: despoot, dictator, tiran
- (figuratively) dictatorial person, who is bossy and coerces others to obedient compliance
Derived terms
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)