middenstand

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From midden- +‎ stand. Compare German Mittelstand.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪ.də(n)ˌstɑnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: mid‧den‧stand

Noun

middenstand m (uncountable)

  1. (business) retail, small retail businesses
  2. middle-class

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