Dutch

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Etymology

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From eer (honour) +‎ zucht (longing, desire).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈeːr.zʏxt/
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  • Hyphenation: eer‧zucht

Noun

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eerzucht f (uncountable)

  1. ambition (with negative connotations) [from 16th c.]
    Synonym: ambitie

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: eersug