Der Staat
Example: Der Staat sorgt für die Sicherheit seiner Bürger.
Definition
"Der Staat" refers to a political organization or entity that holds authority over a specific territory and population, responsible for governance, law enforcement, and public services. For example, "Der Staat sorgt für die Sicherheit seiner Bürger" means the state ensures the safety of its citizens.
Etymology
The word "der Staat" originates from the Latin word 'status,' meaning condition or position. It evolved in German to denote a structured political body or government. Did you know? The concept of 'Staat' has been central in political philosophy since the Renaissance.
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"Der Staat" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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