ontgroening

Dutch

Etymology

From ontgroenen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔntˈxrunɪŋ/

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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

• (hazing): doop, studentendoop

Related terms

• (ageing populace): vergrijzing