Maatschappelijk
Example: Maatschappelijke veranderingen beïnvloeden altijd de geschiedenis.
Definition
"Maatschappelijk" is an adjective describing something related to society and its organization, interactions, or collective aspects. It often refers to social conditions or phenomena, such as in the phrase "Maatschappelijke veranderingen beïnvloeden altijd de geschiedenis," meaning social changes always influence history.
Etymology
The word "maatschappelijk" comes from the Dutch noun "maatschappij," meaning society or company, combined with the suffix "-elijk," which forms adjectives. "Maatschappij" itself derives from Middle Dutch, related to companionship or fellowship, reflecting how the concept is rooted in communal living and social bonds.
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"Maatschappelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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