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Etymology

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Ultimately from Latin optimās. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɔp.tiˈmaːt/
  • Hyphenation: op‧ti‧maat
  • Rhymes: -aːt

Noun

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optimaat m (plural optimaten)

  1. (historical) optimate (member of the ruling class and their faction in ancient Rome)