De bondgenoot
Example: Nederland was vroeger een bondgenoot in de oorlog.
Definition
"De bondgenoot" refers to an ally, especially in the context of history, denoting a country or group that cooperates or supports another during conflicts or wars. For example, "Nederland was vroeger een bondgenoot in de oorlog" means the Netherlands was once an ally in the war.
Etymology
The word "de bondgenoot" comes from the Dutch roots 'bond', meaning union or alliance, and 'genoot', meaning companion or mate. It literally translates to 'union companion.' Did you know? The term highlights the concept of joined forces, which is crucial in historical military alliances.
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"De bondgenoot" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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