Definition

A person from the Netherlands or someone of Dutch descent.

Example

My friend is a Dutchman who loves to share stories about his culture.

Conversation

Have you ever met a true dutchman before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they are very friendly!

Yeah, I met one at a festival last year, and he was great at telling stories.

That sounds awesome! I’d love to hear some of those stories sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dutchman → The word is formed from "Dutch" (from Middle Dutch *Duyts*, meaning of the people or language of the Dutch) and "-man" (meaning a person). A Dutchman refers to a person from the Netherlands or of Dutch descent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Dutch' as referring to the people of the Netherlands, and '-man' simply means a person. So, a Dutchman is a person from the Netherlands.

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