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Etymology

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Compound of kat (cat) +‎ -en- +‎ mens (human, person).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑ.tə(n)ˌmɛns/
  • Hyphenation: kat‧ten‧mens

Noun

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kattenmens m (plural kattenmensen)

  1. A staunch catlover, who prefers feline company, at least to canine.
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