burgervader

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of burger +‎ vader.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbʏr.ɣərˌvaː.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: bur‧ger‧va‧der

Noun

burgervader m (plural burgervaders, diminutive burgervadertje n, feminine burgermoeder)

  1. A male mayor who is exemplary, particularly dedicated to his citizens, etc.
  2. (Suriname, poetic) Synonym of districtscommissaris (“district commissioner”)
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