Dutch

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Etymology

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From kerk (church) +‎ vorst (ruler).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrk.fɔrst/
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  • Hyphenation: kerk‧vorst

Noun

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kerkvorst m (plural kerkvorsten)

  1. high prelate of a church
    Synonym: prelate