De opstand
Example: De opstand begon toen mensen ontevreden waren met de regering.
Definition
"De opstand" refers to a rebellion or uprising where a group of people rises against authority or government, often due to dissatisfaction or oppression. It involves collective action aimed at challenging or overthrowing existing power structures.
Etymology
The term "de opstand" comes from Dutch, combining 'op' meaning 'up' and 'stand' meaning 'stand' or 'stance.' It literally suggests 'standing up' against something, which perfectly captures the idea of rising in revolt. Did you know? The word reflects the physical act of standing up to resist authority.
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"De opstand" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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