De breuk
Example: De breuk in het rijk leidde tot langdurige conflicten.
Definition
"De breuk" refers to the division or split within a kingdom or empire that causes a separation of its unity, often leading to prolonged conflicts or instability in the historical context.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de breuk" literally means 'the break' or 'the fracture.' It comes from the verb 'breken,' meaning 'to break.' Historically, it was used to describe physical breaks and later metaphorically to indicate divisions in political or social structures.
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"De breuk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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