De collectieve identiteit
Example: De collectieve identiteit van een volk wordt door geschiedenis gevormd.
Definition
"De collectieve identiteit" refers to the shared sense of belonging and common characteristics that define a group of people or a nation, shaped by history, culture, values, and experiences, which together create a unified social identity for that community.
Etymology
The term "de collectieve identiteit" combines Dutch words meaning 'the collective identity.' 'Collectieve' derives from Latin 'collectivus,' meaning 'gathered together,' and 'identiteit' comes from Latin 'identitas,' referring to 'sameness' or 'identity.' This phrase reflects how groups perceive themselves as a unified whole.
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"De collectieve identiteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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