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Dutch
Etymology
From mens (“human”) + onterend (“dishonouring, defiling, violating, degrading”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌmɛns.ɔntˈeː.rənt/
- Hyphenation: mens‧ont‧erend
Adjective
mensonterend (not comparable)
- Violating one's basic human dignity; extremely degrading to humans
Mishandeling van krijgsgevangenen is mensonterend en strafbaar volgens internationaal recht.- Abuse of prisoners-of-war violates human dignity and is punishable according to international law.
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