dwingeland

== Dutch == === Etymology === From an archaic present participle of dwingelen (compare vijand, heiland), a continuous or frequentative form of dwingen. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdʋɪ.ŋəˌlɑnt/ Hyphenation: dwin‧ge‧land === Noun === dwingeland m (plural dwingelanden, diminutive dwingelandje n) tyrant, despotic ruler who enforces his will upon the state Synonyms: despoot, dictator, tiran (figuratively) dictatorial person, who is bossy and coerces others to obedient compliance ==== Derived terms ==== dwingelandij === References === M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]