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Etymology

From genoot +‎ -schap.

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: ge‧noot‧schap

Noun

genootschap n (plural genootschappen, diminutive genootschapje n)

  1. society, association
    Het historisch genootschap organiseert lezingen en evenementen.
    The historical society organizes lectures and events.
    Ze is lid geworden van een cultureel genootschap om meer over kunst te leren.
    She became a member of a cultural association to learn more about art.
    Het genootschap ondersteunt lokale kunstenaars en schrijvers.
    The society supports local artists and writers.