De wereldbeschouwing
Example: Haar wereldbeschouwing beïnvloedt hoe ze over politiek denkt.
Definition
"De wereldbeschouwing" refers to a person's comprehensive worldview or philosophy of life that shapes how they interpret and understand the world around them. It influences beliefs, values, and attitudes, such as political opinions, as in the example phrase where one's worldview affects their political thinking.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de wereldbeschouwing" combines 'wereld' meaning 'world' and 'beschouwing' meaning 'view' or 'consideration.' Together, it literally means 'worldview.' Did you know that this compound reflects the human desire to make sense of the vast world through personal or cultural perspectives?
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"De wereldbeschouwing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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