-vrouw

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See also: vrouw

Dutch

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Etymology

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From the Dutch noun vrouw.

Suffix

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-vrouw f (plural -vrouwen or -lieden or -lui or -mensen)

  1. someone (implied female) who is an expert in an area
    sportvrouwsportswoman
  2. someone (implied female) who is employed or holds a position in an area
    politievrouwpolicewoman
  3. someone (implied female) who has special characteristics relating to an area
    landsvrouwcountrywoman

Usage notes

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The plural form of -vrouw is -vrouwen, -mensen (people) or sometimes -lieden (-lui in spoken language).

Antonyms

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