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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of kruidenier (“grocer”) + -s- + geest (“mind, mindset”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /krœy̯.dəˈniːrsˌxeːst/
- Hyphenation: krui‧de‧niers‧geest
Noun
kruideniersgeest m (uncountable)
- (derogatory, less common) a narrow-mindedly miserly mindset
- Synonym: kruideniersmentaliteit