De institutie
Example: De institutie speelde een cruciale rol in de middeleeuwse samenleving.
Definition
"De institutie" refers to an established organization or foundation, especially one that plays a significant role in society or history. It often denotes an entity responsible for social, educational, or governmental functions, like those that shaped medieval communities.
Etymology
The term "de institutie" comes from the Latin word 'institutio,' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment.' It entered Dutch through historical usage related to structured organizations. Did you know? The word reflects how societies formalize important roles through institutions.
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"De institutie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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