heilstaat

Dutch

Etymology

heil (“prosperity”) +‎ staat (“state”)

Pronunciation
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  • Hyphenation: heil‧staat

Noun

heilstaat m (plural heilstaten, diminutive heilstaatje n)

  1. ideal state, utopia
    Maar wat is nou die heilstaat als er muren omheen staan? Als je bang en voorzichtig met je mening moet omgaan? — But what's that ideal state when it's surrounded by walls? If you must handle your opinion fearfully and carefully?     (Klein Orkest – Over de muur)
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