naamwoord

Definitions of naamwoord
  1. noun
    the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition
    synonyms: nomen, subst., substantief
  2. noun
    a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
    synonyms: nomen
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    types:
    eigennaam
    a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized
    appellatief, soortnaam, zaaknaam
    a noun that denotes any or all members of a class
    type of:
    subst., substantief
    any word or group of words functioning as a noun
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