De vrijheid van meningsuiting
Example: In Nederland is de vrijheid van meningsuiting heel belangrijk.
Definition
"De vrijheid van meningsuiting" is the right to express one's opinions and ideas without fear of government censorship or punishment. It allows individuals to share thoughts openly in society, fostering democratic dialogue and personal freedom.
Etymology
The phrase "de vrijheid van meningsuiting" comes from Dutch, where "vrijheid" means freedom, and "meningsuiting" means expression of opinion. It reflects the importance of free speech in democratic societies, tracing back to Enlightenment ideas about individual rights.
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"De vrijheid van meningsuiting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the freedom of expression