De handelsmacht
Example: De handelsmacht van Nederland groeide in de zeventiende eeuw sterk.
Definition
The term "de handelsmacht" refers to the commercial power or dominance a country or entity holds in trade and commerce, often indicating significant influence over international markets and economic activities.
Etymology
"De handelsmacht" is a Dutch compound word formed from "handel," meaning trade or commerce, and "macht," meaning power or might. The phrase historically reflects the economic strength a nation wields through its trading capabilities.
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"De handelsmacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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