deugmens

Dutch

Etymology

From deugen (“to be moral”) +‎ mens (“person, human”). The verb deugen has connotations of sanctimoniousness in contemporary Dutch right-wing populist discourse.

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Noun

deugmens m (plural deugmensen, diminutive deugmensje n)

  1. (derogatory) a left-wing or progressive person, particularly one perceived to be a virtue signaller
    Hyponyms: deuggleuf, deugkneus
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