English

Noun

heemraad ‎(plural heemraads)

1. (historical) In Holland, and, until the 19th century, also in Cape Colony, a council to assist a local magistrate in the government of rural districts.
2. (historical) A member of such a council.

Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Middle Dutch heemraat ‎(“village council”). Equivalent to heem ‎(“home, (home) village”) +‎ raad ‎(“council”).

Noun

heemraad m ‎(plural heemraden, diminutive heemraadje n)

1. village council
2. (historical) in Holland, and, until the 19th century, also in Cape Colony, a council to assist a local magistrate in the government of rural districts.
3. (historical) a member of such a council.

Synonyms

• (village council): dorpsraad
• (member of a heemraad): heemrader