No. 7,916 in Dutch
econome
An "econome" in Dutch refers to a person responsible for managing finances or resources, often in an institution like a school or monastery; typically translated as "economist" or "steward" depending on context.
In a sentence
De econome van de universiteit beheert het financiële budget.
The bursar of the university manages the financial budget.
In this sentence, 'econome' refers to a person responsible for overseeing finances, typically a bursar or economist.
Zij is erg econome met haar uitgaven en probeert altijd geld te besparen.
She is very economical with her expenses and always tries to save money.
Here, 'econome' describes a characteristic of frugality or economical behavior.
De econome van de kerk organiseert fondsenwervingsactiviteiten.
The church's treasurer organizes fundraising activities.
In this context, 'econome' means a person serving as a treasurer or financial manager for an institution.
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