De diplomatieke crisis



Example: De diplomatieke crisis tussen de landen duurde maandenlang.

Definition


"De diplomatieke crisis" refers to a serious situation between countries where diplomatic relations break down or become extremely strained, often leading to conflict or prolonged tension. Such a crisis typically involves intense negotiations or political disputes lasting for months or longer.

Etymology


The phrase "de diplomatieke crisis" combines the Dutch word "diplomatieke," meaning 'diplomatic,' derived from the Greek 'diploma' meaning an official document, and "crisis," which comes from the Greek 'krisis,' meaning a decisive moment or turning point. Together, they describe a pivotal moment in diplomatic relations.

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"De diplomatieke crisis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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