De generatie
Example: De generatie van mijn ouders groeide op zonder internet.
Definition
"De generatie" refers to a group of people born and living around the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences and historical contexts. For example, "de generatie van mijn ouders groeide op zonder internet" highlights a generation that grew up without internet access.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de generatie" comes from the Latin word "generatio," meaning 'a begetting' or 'a production.' It evolved to describe a group of people born around the same period. Did you know that the concept of generations helps historians understand societal changes over time?
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"De generatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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