Dutch edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From midden- +‎ stand. Compare German Mittelstand.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

middenstand m (uncountable)

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

Derived terms edit