grootmens

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From groot +‎ mens, perhaps a univerbation. Cf. Dutch grote mensen (“adults”), exclusively used in the plural.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈχrʊə̯t.mɛns/, [ˈχrʊə̯t.mɛ̃ːs]

Noun[edit]

grootmens (plural grootmense)

  1. An adult person.
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