De gezant
Example: De gezant bracht belangrijke berichten van het koninkrijk over.
Definition
"De gezant" refers to an official envoy or messenger who is sent to deliver important messages or conduct diplomatic missions, often representing a government or kingdom in historical contexts.
Etymology
The word "de gezant" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the verb 'zenden,' meaning 'to send.' It historically referred to someone sent on behalf of a ruler or government to communicate or negotiate, highlighting its role as a dispatched representative.
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"De gezant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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