De bezettingsmacht
Example: De bezettingsmacht controleerde de stad tijdens de oorlogsjaren.
Definition
"De bezettingsmacht" refers to the occupying force or authority that controls a territory or city, especially during wartime. It usually involves military or governmental power imposed by a foreign or hostile entity over the local population.
Etymology
The term "de bezettingsmacht" comes from Dutch, where "bezetting" means occupation and "macht" means power or force. Together, they describe the power exerted by an occupying entity. Did you know that 'macht' has roots in Old High German 'maht,' meaning strength or ability, reflecting the authoritative nature of an occupying force?
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"De bezettingsmacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the occupying power