De identiteit
Example: De identiteit van een volk wordt gevormd door zijn geschiedenis.
Definition
"De identiteit" refers to the distinct characteristics and qualities that define a group or nation, especially shaped by its history. It encompasses the cultural, social, and historical elements that make a people unique and recognizable as a collective entity.
Etymology
The word "de identiteit" comes from the Latin 'identitas,' meaning 'sameness' or 'oneness.' It was adopted into Dutch to describe the qualities that make a person or group the same over time. Did you know? The concept of identity often ties closely with history and culture, as reflected in the Dutch term.
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"De identiteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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