Politiek
Example: De politieke situatie veranderde drastisch na de verkiezingen.
Definition
"Politiek" is an adjective describing anything related to government, public affairs, or the process of making decisions within societies or organizations. For example, in the phrase 'De politieke situatie veranderde drastisch na de verkiezingen,' it refers to the changes in the political situation following elections.
Etymology
The word "politiek" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Greek word 'politikos,' meaning 'of, for, or relating to citizens.' This term passed through Latin 'politicus' and Old French before entering Dutch. Did you know? The root word 'polis' in Greek means 'city,' highlighting how politics originally referred to city or state affairs.
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"Politiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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