dwingeland

Dutch

Etymology

From an archaic present participle of dwingelen (compare vijand, heiland), a continuous or frequentative form of dwingen.[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋɪ.ŋəˌlɑnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: dwin‧ge‧land

Noun

dwingeland m (plural dwingelanden, diminutive dwingelandje n)

  1. tyrant, despotic ruler who enforces his will upon the state
    Synonyms: despoot, dictator, tiran
  2. (figuratively) dictatorial person, who is bossy and coerces others to obedient compliance

Derived terms

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
  1. ^ P. Weiland, Dwingeland, Nederduitsch taalkundig woordenboek. A. B, C, D, https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/weil004nede06_01/weil004nede06_01_4721.php
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