gedachtegoed

Dutch

Etymology

From gedachte +‎ goed, probably a calque of German Gedankengut.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈdɑx.təˌɣut/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧dach‧te‧goed

Noun

gedachtegoed n (uncountable)

  1. body of thought, belief system, thinking, philosophy [from ca. 1930s]
    Het gedachtegoed van de oude filosofen is nog steeds relevant. ― The philosophy of the ancient philosophers is still relevant.
    Zijn boeken weerspiegelen zijn diepe gedachtegoed. ― His books reflect his deep body of thought.
    Het gedachtegoed van die beweging is gebaseerd op gelijkheid. ― The belief system of that movement is based on equality.

Descendants
  • → Afrikaans: gedagtegoed
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