naastenliefde

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of naaste +‎ -n- +‎ liefde.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnaːs.tə(n)ˌlif.də/
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  • Hyphenation: naas‧ten‧lief‧de

Noun

naastenliefde f (plural naastenliefdes)

  1. altruism, charity, philanthropy [from 18th c.]

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: naasteliefde
  • → West Frisian: neisteleafde (calque)
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