kruideniersgeest

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kruidenier (“grocer”) +‎ -s- +‎ geest (“mind, mindset”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /krœy̯.dəˈniːrsˌxeːst/
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  • Hyphenation: krui‧de‧niers‧geest

Noun

kruideniersgeest m (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, less common) a narrow-mindedly miserly mindset
    Synonym: kruideniersmentaliteit
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