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Etymology

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Compound of god +‎ -en- +‎ zoon.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣoː.də(n)ˌzoːn/
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  • Hyphenation: go‧den‧zoon

Noun

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godenzoon m (plural godenzonen, feminine godendochter)

  1. (in polytheistic contexts) A male demigod, hero.
  2. (sports) A male sports champion.