De opvolger
Example: De opvolger van de koning werd tijdens de ceremonie gepresenteerd.
Definition
"De opvolger" refers to the person who takes over a position or role, especially in leadership or a monarchy, after the previous holder steps down or passes away. In history, it commonly means the successor to a king or ruler, as in "The successor of the king was presented during the ceremony."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de opvolger" comes from the verb "opvolgen," meaning 'to follow up' or 'to succeed.' It combines "op" (on, upon) and "volgen" (to follow). Essentially, "de opvolger" means 'the one who follows,' perfectly capturing the idea of a successor stepping into a role.
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"De opvolger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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