belgitude

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Belgian French belgitude, a neologism formed in the 70's that alludes to négritude.

Pronunciation

• (Belgium) IPA^(key): /ˌbɛl.ʒiˈty.də/

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• Hyphenation: bel‧gi‧tu‧de

Noun

belgitude f (plural belgitudes)

1. the concept of Belgian national identity, often formulated in a self-depreciating or humorous way

French

Etymology

From belge +‎ -itude.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɛl.ʒi.tyd/

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Noun

belgitude f (uncountable)

1. the concept of Belgian national identity, formulated in a self-depreciating or humorous way

Descendants

• → Dutch: belgitude