gijzelaar

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch giselaer, giselare, from gisel +‎ -aer. Equivalent to gijzel +‎ -aar. The former derives from Old Dutch *gīsel, from Proto-Germanic *gīslaz.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɣɛi̯.zəˌlaːr/
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Hyphenation: gij‧ze‧laar

Noun

gijzelaar m (plural gijzelaars, diminutive gijzelaartje n)

hostage
hostage-taker

Synonyms

gegijzelde

Related terms

gijzeling
gijzelingsdrama
gijzelneming
gijzelnemer
gijzelhouder

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