De vervolging
Example: De vervolging van politieke tegenstanders begon in de jaren dertig.
Definition
"De vervolging" refers to the systematic and often oppressive pursuit or persecution of individuals or groups, especially for political, religious, or social reasons. For example, it can describe the harassment or punishment of political opponents during a specific period.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vervolging" comes from the verb "vervolgen," meaning 'to pursue' or 'to prosecute.' It combines the prefix 'ver-' (intensifying or indicating a process) with 'volgen,' meaning 'to follow.' Did you know? The term evolved from the idea of 'following up' someone persistently, which later took on a more negative connotation associated with persecution.
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"De vervolging" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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