-mens

Dutch

Etymology

From the Dutch noun mens (“person”).

Suffix

-mens m (plural -mensen or -lieden or -lui)

  1. someone who is an expert in an area
    sportmens ― sportsperson
    zakenmens ― businessperson
  2. someone who is employed or holds a position in an area
    brandweermens ― firefighter
    politiemens ― police officer

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