sleutelroman

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsløː.təl.roːˌmɑn/

noun
Definitions
  • A novel about real-life people and events (though possibly with altered names).

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish sleutel (key) + Dutch, Flemish roman (novel).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

roman

Gloss

novel

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