aanzegger

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From aanzeggen +‎ -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈaːnˌzɛ.ɣər/
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  • Hyphenation: aan‧zeg‧ger

Noun[edit]

aanzegger m (plural aanzeggers, feminine aanzegster)

  1. A messenger who informs others of births and deaths in a (semi-)professional capacity.
    De aanzegger informeerde ons over de dood van tante in het kraambed en de geboorte van een tweeling.
    The messenger informed us about our aunt's death in childbirth and the birth of twins.
  2. A spokesperson or advocate of a certain school of thought.
    De geweldsspiraal werd gevoed door extremistische aanzeggers in beide kampen.
    The vicious cycle of violence was kindled by extremist advocates in both camps.
  3. One who officially reports or declares something, usually to the government and involved parties.