De verzuiling
Example: De verzuiling beïnvloedde jarenlang de politieke structuur van Nederland.
Definition
"De verzuiling" refers to the pillarization system in Dutch society where different religious or ideological groups formed separate social, political, and cultural institutions, greatly influencing the political structure of the Netherlands for many years.
Etymology
The term "de verzuiling" comes from the Dutch word 'zuil,' meaning 'pillar,' symbolizing the distinct societal 'pillars' or segments. This concept originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the segmented organization of Dutch society along religious and ideological lines.
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"De verzuiling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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