Het leger
Example: Het leger beschermt het land tegen gevaar.
Definition
"Het leger" refers to the organized military forces of a country tasked with defending the nation against threats and ensuring national security. It typically includes soldiers, officers, and various branches such as the army, navy, and air force.
Etymology
The term "het leger" originates from the Dutch language, where 'leger' means 'army' or 'military force.' It is derived from the Old French word 'leger,' meaning 'army,' which itself comes from the Latin 'legio,' referring to a legion of soldiers in ancient Rome. Did you know that the word 'legion' in English shares the same roots as "het leger"?
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"Het leger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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