achterban

== Dutch == === Etymology === From Middle Dutch achterban. Equivalent to achter +‎ ban. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌbɑn/ Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧ban === Noun === achterban m (plural achterbannen, no diminutive) base, e.g. a party's electorate or any organisation's supporters (historical) the part of a feudal army raised by the vassals of a liege's vassals [from Middle Dutch]