De industrie
Example: De industrie speelt een cruciale rol in de economie.
Definition
"De industrie" refers to the sector of the economy involved in the production of goods, manufacturing, and industrial activities. It plays a crucial role in economic development by transforming raw materials into finished products and providing employment opportunities.
Etymology
The term "de industrie" comes from the Latin word 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. It evolved through French into Dutch, where it now specifically denotes manufacturing and economic production activities. Did you know that the original Latin sense emphasized hard work and effort?
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"De industrie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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