Antwerpenaar
Antwerpenaar noun: a native or inhabitant of Antwerp.
Noun
Antwerpenaar (plural Antwerpenaars)
- A native or inhabitant of Antwerp.
- It is part of the prison constructed in one of the angles of the citadel, which was built by the Duke of Alva to keep the rebellious Antwerpenaars in check.1876, Albert D. Vandam, “Genius en Négligé. Two Dutch Pictures by the Author of ‘Famous Bohemians,’ etc.”, in London Society. An Illustrated Magazine of Light and Amusing Literature for the Hours of...
- At the head of the famous Antwerpenaars belonging to the immediate circle of Rubens stands Van Dyck.1888, Conrad Busken Huet, translated by Albert Dresden Vandam, The Land of Rubens: A Companion for Visitors to Belgium and France, London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd., page 156
- Synonyms:
- Antwerpian
Examples of Antwerpenaar in a sentence
- In helping him, these Antwerpenaars were risking not only death but torture—for he had Fräulein’s secrets.1942, Katharine Roberts, Center of the Web, Garden City, N.Y.: The Crime Club, page 238:
- […] his fellow-citizens—they take pride in not being Antwerpenaars themselves.1943, Belgium Zone Handbook, Ministry of Economic Warfare, page 11:
- Antwerpenaars have no such inhibitions, and know that – in their city, at least – this call will bring forth a man-sized glass of De Koninck (which translates as “The King”).1998, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson’s Great Beers of Belgium, Running Press, →ISBN, page 182:
- An Antwerp institution since its beginnings in 1972 and run by the family Espantoso, Las Mañas attracts not only the Spanish community, but Antwerpenaars seeking some sunshine and sangria.2002, Brussels & Antwerp: Eating & Drinking (Time Out Guides), Penguin Books, →ISBN, page 187:
Synonyms of Antwerpenaar
Forms of Antwerpenaar
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Origin of Antwerpenaar
From Dutch Antwerpenaar.
Questions about Antwerpenaar
- What does Antwerpenaar mean?
- Antwerpenaar means a native or inhabitant of Antwerp.
- How do you use Antwerpenaar in a sentence?
- In helping him, these Antwerpenaars were risking not only death but torture—for he had Fräulein’s secrets.
- What part of speech is Antwerpenaar?
- Antwerpenaar is a noun.
- What is the plural of Antwerpenaar?
- The plural of Antwerpenaar is Antwerpenaars.
Words near Antwerpenaar in the dictionary
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