"kiesman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Dutch]

Audio: Nl-kiesman.ogg Forms: kiesmannen [plural], kiesmannetje [diminutive, neuter]
Etymology: root of kiezen 'to choose, elect' + man Head templates: {{nl-noun|m|-en|kiesmannetje}} kiesman m (plural kiesmannen, diminutive kiesmannetje n)
  1. elector, member of an electoral college, e.g. in US presidential elections (elected by the voters) Tags: masculine
    Sense id: en-kiesman-nl-noun-wi-MA-~m Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header

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  "etymology_text": "root of kiezen 'to choose, elect' + man",
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "kiesmannen",
      "tags": [
        "plural"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "kiesmannetje",
      "tags": [
        "diminutive",
        "neuter"
      ]
    }
  ],
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    }
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        {
          "english": "Each state in the US has a certain number of electors who choose the president.",
          "text": "Elke staat in de VS heeft een bepaald aantal kiesmannen die de president kiezen.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "After the elections, the electors are convened to choose the president.",
          "text": "Na de verkiezingen worden de kiesmannen samengeroepen om de president te kiezen.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "An elector has the responsibility to represent the vote of the voters in their state.",
          "text": "Een kiesman heeft de verantwoordelijkheid om de stem van de kiezers in zijn staat te vertegenwoordigen.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
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          "electoral college"
        ]
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      ]
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      "tags": [
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      ]
    },
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      "tags": [
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      ]
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    }
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        "Dutch terms with audio links",
        "Dutch terms with usage examples"
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          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "After the elections, the electors are convened to choose the president.",
          "text": "Na de verkiezingen worden de kiesmannen samengeroepen om de president te kiezen.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "An elector has the responsibility to represent the vote of the voters in their state.",
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        }
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