belgitude

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Belgian French belgitude, a neologism formed in the 70's that alludes to négritude.

Pronunciation
  • (Belgium) IPA(key): /ˌbɛl.ʒiˈty.də/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: bel‧gi‧tu‧de

Noun

belgitude f (plural belgitudes)

  1. the concept of Belgian national identity, often formulated in a self-depreciating or humorous way

French

Etymology

From belge +‎ -itude.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɛl.ʒi.tyd/
  • France (Vosges)(file)

Noun

belgitude f (uncountable)

  1. the concept of Belgian national identity, formulated in a self-depreciating or humorous way

Descendants
  • → Dutch: belgitude
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