De transitie
Example: De transitie naar democratie veranderde het politieke landschap ingrijpend.
Definition
"De transitie" refers to the process of change or transformation from one state or condition to another, especially in a historical or political context. For example, "de transitie naar democratie" describes the significant shift toward a democratic political system.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de transitie" comes from the Latin word "transitio," meaning 'a crossing or going over.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, capturing the idea of moving from one phase to another. Did you know? The word is used widely in history to describe periods of major change or transformation.
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"De transitie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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