De republiek
Example: De Republiek was een belangrijk land in de geschiedenis.
Definition
"De republiek" refers to a form of government or state where the country is considered a public matter, and the head of state is usually elected rather than a monarch. It played a significant role in history as an important political entity.
Etymology
The term "de republiek" comes from the Latin 'res publica,' meaning 'public affair' or 'commonwealth.' It entered Dutch through historical contexts describing states governed by elected representatives rather than hereditary monarchs. Did you know? The concept emphasizes the public's role in governance.
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"De republiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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