De adel
Example: De adel had vroeger veel invloed op het bestuur van het land.
Definition
"De adel" refers to the noble class in a society, often holding titles and privileges. Historically, "de adel" had significant influence over governance and land ownership, playing a key role in the political and social hierarchy of many countries.
Etymology
The term "de adel" comes from the Dutch word 'adel,' which originates from the Old High German 'adal,' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' Did you know that the concept of 'adel' has been central to European history, representing a social class distinguished by birthright and often special legal rights?
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"De adel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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