vakidiotisme

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvɑk.i.di.oːˌtɪs.mə/

noun
Definitions
  • (pejorative) An excessive, narrow focus on one's specialism with little societal awareness or engagement; the state of being a fachidiot.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish vak (compartment, section, occupation, profession, trade, box, business, field) + Dutch, Flemish idiotisme (severe mental retardation, idiotism)derived from French idiotisme du métier.

Origin

French

idiotisme du métier

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