raadsvrouw

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of raad +‎ -s- +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈraːts.frɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: raads‧vrouw

Noun

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raadsvrouw f (plural raadsvrouwen, diminutive raadsvrouwtje n, masculine raadsman)

  1. (law) female lawyer, female legal counsel

Usage notes

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The gender-neutral raadslieden is also commonly used as a plural.

Coordinate terms

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