Strategisch
Example: De strategische ligging van de stad was cruciaal in de oorlog.
Definition
"Strategisch" is an adjective describing something related to carefully planned actions or positions intended to achieve a specific goal, especially in military or historical contexts. For example, the strategic location of a city plays a crucial role in the outcome of a war.
Etymology
The word "strategisch" comes from the Greek word 'strategos', meaning 'general' or 'leader of an army'. It entered Dutch through Latin and French influences, referring to the art of planning and directing military operations. Did you know? The roots of "strategisch" emphasize leadership and planning, which perfectly fits its use in history and warfare.
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"Strategisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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