De ongelijkheid
Example: De ongelijkheid tussen mensen is een groot probleem in de samenleving.
Definition
"De ongelijkheid" refers to the state or condition of being unequal, especially in social, economic, or political contexts. It highlights differences in status, rights, or opportunities between individuals or groups, often leading to significant disparities within society.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ongelijkheid" is derived from the prefix "on-" meaning 'un-' or 'non-', combined with "gelijkheid" meaning 'equality.' The root "gelijkheid" comes from the Old Dutch word related to 'like' or 'equal.' Thus, "de ongelijkheid" literally means 'the inequality.' Did you know that the prefix "on-" is a common way in Dutch to express negation, similar to English?
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"De ongelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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