Stabiliseren
Example: De regering probeerde het land te stabiliseren na de oorlog.
Definition
"Stabiliseren" means to make or become stable, especially in a political or social context. It involves actions taken to restore order, security, or balance after a period of instability, such as a government working to stabilize a country after a war or crisis.
Etymology
The word "stabiliseren" comes from the Latin word 'stabilis,' meaning stable or steady. It was adopted into Dutch through French influence and adapted with the verb suffix '-eren,' common in Dutch verbs. Did you know? The root 'stabilis' also gave rise to English words like 'stable' and 'stabilize,' showing their shared linguistic history.
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"Stabiliseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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