stiefouder

Dutch

Etymology

From stief- (step-) + ouder (parent) (from the comparative degree of oud (old, senior)); cognate with German Stiefelter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstifˌɑu̯.dər/
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  • Hyphenation: stief‧ou‧der

Noun

stiefouder m (plural stiefouders, diminutive stiefoudertje n)

  1. A stepparent.

Derived terms

  • stiefouderlijk (adjective)
  • stiefouderschap n
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