De preventie
Example: De preventie van ziektes is belangrijk voor onze gezondheid.
Definition
"De preventie" refers to the act or process of taking measures to stop diseases or problems from occurring, emphasizing the importance of proactive health and safety actions to maintain well-being.
Etymology
The word "de preventie" comes from the Latin 'praeventio,' meaning 'a taking beforehand.' It entered Dutch through French 'prévention,' carrying the idea of acting in advance to avoid something undesirable. Did you know? The concept has been central in medicine and public health for centuries.
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"De preventie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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