De collaboratie
Example: De collaboratie tijdens de oorlog veroorzaakte veel verdeeldheid.
Definition
"De collaboratie" refers to the act of cooperating or collaborating with an occupying enemy force, especially during wartime, often viewed as betrayal. It involves assisting or supporting the enemy, which during the war caused significant division among people.
Etymology
The word "de collaboratie" comes from the French word 'collaboration,' which itself originates from the Latin 'collaborare,' meaning 'to work together.' Did you know? The term gained particular historical significance during World War II to describe cooperation with occupying forces.
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"De collaboratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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