This is the 5019th most frequent Dutch word.
heremans
The Dutch word "heremans" is a surname and does not have a specific definition in English.
Here, 'Heremans' functions as a proper noun, specifically a surname.
Heremans is een bekende schrijver uit België.
Heremans is a famous writer from Belgium.
In this case, 'Heremans' is used as the author's name of a book being studied.
De leerling las een boek van Heremans voor de les.
The student read a book by Heremans for the lesson.
Here, 'Heremans' refers to an individual (presumably the writer), emphasizing their distinctive narrative style.