zonaanbidder

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zon (“Sun”) +‎ aanbidden (“to worship”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɔn.aːnˌbɪ.dər/

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• Hyphenation: zon‧aan‧bid‧der

Noun

zonaanbidder m (plural zonaanbidders, feminine zonaanbidster)

1. An avid, habitual sunbather; a sun worshipper.

   Dit strand is erg geliefd door zonaanbidders.

   This beach is very well-liked by hardcore sunbathers.

2. (now uncommon) A Sun worshipper, one who worships the Sun or a sungod.

   De oude Egyptenaren waren verstokte zonaanbidders.

   The ancient Egyptians were die-hard Sun worshippers.