Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From groot +‎ oosten, probably a calque.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣroːtˌoːs.tə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Groot‧oos‧ten

Noun edit

Grootoosten n (plural Grootoostens)

  1. (Freemasonry) Grand Orient, Grand Lodge