Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch raetsman. Equivalent to raad +‎ -s- +‎ man.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈraːts.mɑn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: raads‧man

Noun edit

raadsman m (plural raadsmannen, diminutive raadsmannetje n, feminine raadsvrouw)

  1. (law) male lawyer, male legal counsel

Usage notes edit

The gender-neutral plural raadslieden is also commonly used as a plural.

Coordinate terms edit