Het volk
Example: Het volk vierde feest na de overwinning in de oorlog.
Definition
"Het volk" refers to the people or population of a country or community, especially considered as a collective group with shared identity, culture, or political interests. It often emphasizes the common citizens or the general public within a historical or social context.
Etymology
The phrase "het volk" originates from Dutch, where "het" means "the" and "volk" means "people" or "folk." The word "volk" has roots in Old High German and Proto-Germanic languages, traditionally referring to a tribe or group of people. Did you know? The term has been historically significant in nationalistic and cultural movements to signify common identity.
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"Het volk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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