De natiestaat
Example: De natiestaat ontstond in Europa na eeuwenlange conflicten.
Definition
"De natiestaat" refers to a political entity characterized by a defined territory, centralized government, and a population that shares common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic traits. It typically emerged as a sovereign state representing a single nation, especially in the context of European history.
Etymology
The term "de natiestaat" combines the Dutch words "natie" meaning nation, derived from the Latin 'natio' referring to birth or people, and "staat" meaning state, from the Latin 'status' meaning condition or position. The concept gained prominence in Europe as countries formed unified political entities representing distinct national identities.
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"De natiestaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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the nation-state