De veldheer
Example: De veldheer leidde zijn leger naar de overwinning.
Definition
"De veldheer" refers to a military commander or general who leads an army, especially in historical or formal contexts. For example, in the phrase 'De veldheer leidde zijn leger naar de overwinning,' it describes the leader guiding his troops to victory.
Etymology
The term "de veldheer" comes from Dutch, where 'veld' means 'field' and 'heer' means 'lord' or 'commander.' Originally, it referred to a lord of the battlefield, highlighting the role as a leader in military fields. Did you know that this term has been used historically to emphasize the commanding figure in warfare?
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"De veldheer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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