De samenleving
Example: De samenleving werkt beter als iedereen respect toont.
Definition
"De samenleving" refers to the organized community or group of people living together within a shared environment, typically governed by social norms and institutions. It encompasses the relationships and interactions that shape collective life and social order.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de samenleving" literally means 'the coming together' or 'the gathering.' It comes from the verb 'samenleven,' meaning 'to live together,' formed by 'samen' (together) and 'leven' (to live). Did you know this word reflects the fundamental idea of people coexisting and cooperating in a social context?
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"De samenleving" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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