kruideniersgeest

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of kruidenier (“grocer”) +‎ -s- +‎ geest (“mind, mindset”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /krœy̯.dəˈniːrsˌxeːst/
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Hyphenation: krui‧de‧niers‧geest

Noun edit

kruideniersgeest m (uncountable)

(derogatory, less common) A narrow-mindedly miserly mindset.
Synonym: kruideniersmentaliteit

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