Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of raad +‎ -s- +‎ vrouw.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈraːts.frɑu̯/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: raads‧vrouw

Noun edit

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

  1. (law) female lawyer, female legal counsel

Usage notes edit

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

Coordinate terms edit