De natie
Example: De natie moet samenwerken om duurzame oplossingen te vinden.
Definition
"De natie" refers to a nation, meaning a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, living in a particular country or territory. It emphasizes the collective identity and shared interests of the people within a state or community.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de natie" comes from the Latin word 'natio,' meaning 'birth' or 'people.' Over time, it evolved to signify a group of people connected by shared origins or culture. Did you know that the word 'nation' originally referred to a group of people born in the same place?
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"De natie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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