De regering
Example: De regering besloot nieuwe wetten om het land te verbeteren.
Definition
"De regering" refers to the governing body or group of people responsible for making and enforcing laws and policies in a country. It plays a crucial role in administering public affairs and maintaining order, as in the example phrase where the government decided on new laws to improve the country.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de regering" originates from the verb 'regeren,' which means 'to govern' or 'to rule.' It stems from the Latin 'regere,' meaning 'to rule or direct.' Did you know the root 'reg-' is also found in English words like 'regal' and 'regulate,' all connected by the idea of control and authority?
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"De regering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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