"kiesdistrict" meaning in Dutch

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkis.dɪsˌtrɪkt/ Audio: Nl-kiesdistrict.ogg Forms: kiesdistricten [plural], kiesdistrictje [diminutive, neuter]
Etymology: From kiezen (“to chose, elect”) + district. Etymology templates: {{compound|nl|kiezen|district|t1=to chose, elect}} kiezen (“to chose, elect”) + district Head templates: {{nl-noun|n|-en|kiesdistrictje}} kiesdistrict n (plural kiesdistricten, diminutive kiesdistrictje n)
  1. A constituency, a district for the purpose of electoral representation Tags: neuter Related terms: kiesarrondissment [neuter], kiescollege [neuter], kieskanton [neuter]
    Sense id: en-kiesdistrict-nl-noun-1Ot~2dsK Categories (other): Dutch entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for kiesdistrict meaning in Dutch (2.4kB)

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      },
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      "name": "compound"
    }
  ],
  "etymology_text": "From kiezen (“to chose, elect”) + district.",
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "kiesdistricten",
      "tags": [
        "plural"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "kiesdistrictje",
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  ],
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    "kies‧dis‧trict"
  ],
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  "lang_code": "nl",
  "pos": "noun",
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      "examples": [
        {
          "english": "Each country is divided into different constituencies for electoral representation.",
          "text": "Elk land is verdeeld in verschillende kiesdistricten voor verkiezingsdoeleinden.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "In which constituency do you live, and who are the candidates there?",
          "text": "In welk kiesdistrict woon je en wie zijn de kandidaten daar?",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "The boundaries of the constituencies are sometimes revised to ensure fair representation.",
          "text": "De grenzen van de kiesdistricten worden soms herzien om een eerlijke vertegenwoordiging te waarborgen.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "Voters in each constituency have the opportunity to cast their vote during the elections.",
          "text": "Kiezers in elk kiesdistrict hebben de kans om hun stem uit te brengen tijdens de verkiezingen.",
          "type": "example"
        }
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          "word": "kiesarrondissment"
        },
        {
          "tags": [
            "neuter"
          ],
          "word": "kiescollege"
        },
        {
          "tags": [
            "neuter"
          ],
          "word": "kieskanton"
        }
      ],
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        "neuter"
      ]
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    },
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    }
  ],
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      "tags": [
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      "word": "kiesarrondissment"
    },
    {
      "tags": [
        "neuter"
      ],
      "word": "kiescollege"
    },
    {
      "tags": [
        "neuter"
      ],
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    }
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        "Dutch terms with audio links",
        "Dutch terms with usage examples"
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        {
          "english": "Each country is divided into different constituencies for electoral representation.",
          "text": "Elk land is verdeeld in verschillende kiesdistricten voor verkiezingsdoeleinden.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "In which constituency do you live, and who are the candidates there?",
          "text": "In welk kiesdistrict woon je en wie zijn de kandidaten daar?",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "The boundaries of the constituencies are sometimes revised to ensure fair representation.",
          "text": "De grenzen van de kiesdistricten worden soms herzien om een eerlijke vertegenwoordiging te waarborgen.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "Voters in each constituency have the opportunity to cast their vote during the elections.",
          "text": "Kiezers in elk kiesdistrict hebben de kans om hun stem uit te brengen tijdens de verkiezingen.",
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        }
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