kiesmens

Dutch

Etymology

From the root of kiezen (“to choose, elect”) +‎ mens (“person, human”).

Pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: kies‧mens
• Rhymes: -ɛns

Noun

kiesmens m (plural kiesmensen, diminutive kiesmensje n)

1. (rare) elector, member of an electoral college, e.g. in US presidential elections (elected by the voters)

   Synonym: kiesman

   Elke staat in de VS heeft een bepaald aantal kiesmensen die de president kiezen.

   Each state in the US has a certain number of electors who choose the president.

   Na de verkiezingen worden de kiesmensen samengeroepen om de president te kiezen.

   After the elections, the electors are convened to choose the president.

   Een kiesmens heeft de verantwoordelijkheid om de stem van de kiezers in diens staat te vertegenwoordigen.

   An elector has the responsibility to represent the vote of the voters in their state.

Usage notes

• Used as a gender-neutral alternative to the far more common kiesman.