Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of burger (civilian, citizen) +‎ regering (government).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʏr.ɣə(r).rəˌɣeː.rɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: bur‧ger‧re‧ge‧ring

Noun

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burgerregering f (plural burgerregeringen, diminutive burgerregerinkje n)

  1. civilian government (government without formal ties to the military and not experiencing undue influence by the military)