belgitude

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Belgian French belgitude, a neologism formed in the 70's that alludes to négritude.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Belgium) IPA(key): /ˌbɛl.ʒiˈty.də/
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  • Hyphenation: bel‧gi‧tu‧de

Noun[edit]

belgitude f (plural belgitudes)

  1. the concept of Belgian national identity, often formulated in a self-depreciating or humorous way

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From belge +‎ -itude.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

belgitude f (uncountable)

  1. the concept of Belgian national identity, formulated in a self-depreciating or humorous way

Descendants[edit]

  • → Dutch: belgitude
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