derde stand

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdɛr.də ˈstɑnt/

Noun

derde stand m (uncountable)

1. the third estate, the commoners as a represented (mainly bourgeoisie and/or cities as such) feudal estate below the privileged nobility and clergy; often excluding an even lowlier fourth estate, which is denied representation

Related terms

• derde betaler
• adelstand
• middenstand
• ridderstand