De onafhankelijkheid
Example: Nederland vierde de onafhankelijkheid van België in 1830.
Definition
"De onafhankelijkheid" refers to the state or condition of being free from control or influence by another country or authority, often marked by a nation gaining political freedom and self-governance. For example, it signifies the independence of Belgium from the Netherlands in 1830.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de onafhankelijkheid" is formed from 'onafhankelijk,' meaning 'independent,' combined with the suffix '-heid,' which turns adjectives into nouns denoting a state or condition. It literally translates to 'the state of being independent.' Did you know? The concept of 'onafhankelijkheid' has been crucial in European history, especially during the 19th century's wave of national independence movements.
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"De onafhankelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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