raadsvrouw

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of raad +‎ -s- +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈraːts.frɑu̯/

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• Hyphenation: raads‧vrouw

Noun

raadsvrouw f (plural raadsvrouwen, diminutive raadsvrouwtje n, masculine raadsman)

1. (law) female lawyer, female legal counsel

Usage notes

The gender-neutral raadslieden is also commonly used as a plural.

Coordinate terms

• raadsman