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Etymology

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From kroon (crown) +‎ prins (prince).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkroːn.prɪns/
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  • Hyphenation: kroon‧prins

Noun

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kroonprins m (plural kroonprinsen, diminutive kroonprinsje n, feminine kroonprinses)

  1. (literally) a crown prince, the prince of the blood expected to succeed to a monarch's crown
  2. (figuratively) any heir apparent, the likely successor to a commoner's position, an estate etc.

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