inboorling

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch inboorlinc. Equivalent to in +‎ geboren +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɪm.boːrˌlɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: in‧boor‧ling

Noun

inboorling m (plural inboorlingen, diminutive inboorlingetje n, feminine inboorlinge)

  1. A native, an aboriginal (member of the original population of a locale).
  2. (dated) A native, one born in a certain place or region, especially a natively born resident.

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: inboorling
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