De wereldmacht
Example: In de 19e eeuw groeide Engeland uit tot een wereldmacht.
Definition
"De wereldmacht" refers to a nation or state that holds significant global influence, power, and control, especially in political, military, or economic terms. For example, in the 19th century, England grew into a world power known as "de wereldmacht."
Etymology
The Dutch term "de wereldmacht" combines "wereld," meaning world, and "macht," meaning power or might. It literally translates to 'world power,' reflecting a country’s dominant status on the global stage. Did you know? The concept of "wereldmacht" became especially prominent during the age of empires when nations competed for worldwide influence.
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"De wereldmacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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