mensdom

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch mensdom. Equivalent to mens +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛns.dɔm/

Noun

mensdom (uncountable)

  1. humanity, mankind
    Synonym: mensheid

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • menschdom (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of mens +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛns.dɔm/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: mens‧dom

Noun

mensdom n (uncountable)

  1. humanity, mankind
    Synonym: mensheid (more common)

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: mensdom
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