Consolideren
Example: De regering probeerde de vrede in het land te consolideren na de oorlog.
Definition
"Consolideren" means to strengthen or make something more secure and stable, especially after a period of instability or change. In history, it often refers to efforts to firmly establish peace, power, or control, like when a government consolidates peace after a war.
Etymology
The word "consolideren" comes from the Latin root 'consolidare', meaning 'to make firm or solid'. It entered Dutch through French influence, where 'consolider' also means to strengthen or secure. Did you know? The root 'solidus' in Latin means 'solid', which perfectly reflects the idea behind "consolideren"—making something solid and stable.
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"Consolideren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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