Onafhankelijk
Example: Nederland werd onafhankelijk na de oorlog in 1945.
Definition
"Onafhankelijk" is an adjective describing the state of being free from control or influence by others. It means having the ability to make decisions and act without reliance on external authority, as in the phrase 'The Netherlands became independent after the war in 1945.'
Etymology
The word "onafhankelijk" comes from Dutch, combining the prefix 'on-' meaning 'not,' with 'afhankelijk,' which means 'dependent.' Together, it literally means 'not dependent,' reflecting the idea of self-reliance and autonomy. Did you know? The concept of independence became particularly significant in Dutch history after World War II.
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"Onafhankelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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