De periode
Example: De periode van de middeleeuwen duurde honderden jaren.
Definition
"De periode" refers to a specific span of time characterized by particular events or features, often used in historical contexts. For example, "de periode van de middeleeuwen" means the era of the Middle Ages lasting several centuries.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de periode" originates from the Greek word 'periodos,' meaning a cycle or circuit, which passed into Latin as 'periodus' and then into Dutch. Did you know that the word originally described a complete cycle or recurring timeframe, making it perfect for historical eras?
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"De periode" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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