-mens

Dutch

Etymology

From the Dutch noun mens (“person”).

Suffix

-mens m (plural -mensen or -lieden or -lui)

1. someone who is an expert in an area

   sportmens ― sportsperson

   zakenmens ― businessperson

2. someone who is employed or holds a position in an area

   brandweermens ― firefighter

   politiemens ― police officer

Hyponyms

• -man (“-man”)
• -vrouw (“-woman”)

Derived terms

• brandweermens
• politiemens
• vakmens