De gelijkheid
Example: In onze samenleving streven we naar sociale gelijkheid voor iedereen.
Definition
"De gelijkheid" in philosophy refers to the principle or state of being equal, where all individuals are regarded as having the same value, rights, and opportunities. It emphasizes fairness and justice within society, ensuring no one is discriminated against or treated differently based on arbitrary factors.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de gelijkheid" comes from 'gelijk', meaning 'equal', combined with the suffix '-heid', which is akin to '-hood' or '-ness' in English, forming a noun that expresses the state or quality of equality. Did you know that the concept of 'gelijk' has roots in Old Dutch and Germanic languages, reflecting a long-standing cultural value placed on fairness?
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"De gelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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