ontgroening

Dutch

Etymology

From ontgroenen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔntˈxrunɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

ontgroening f (plural ontgroeningen, diminutive ontgroeninkje n)

  1. the relative decline of younger age cohorts in a society due to low birth numbers and/or emigration of young people
  2. (Netherlands) hazing

Synonyms