Het bondgenootschap
Example: Het bondgenootschap tussen de landen hielp in de oorlog.
Definition
"Het bondgenootschap" refers to an alliance or partnership formed between countries or parties, especially in a historical or political context, aimed at mutual support and cooperation, such as the alliance between countries during a war.
Etymology
The word "het bondgenootschap" comes from the Dutch words 'bond', meaning 'union or league', and 'genootschap', meaning 'companionship or fellowship'. It literally means a fellowship or alliance formed by binding together, reflecting the cooperative nature of alliances.
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"Het bondgenootschap" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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