Protesteren
Example: Veel mensen protesteren tegen de nieuwe wetgeving in de stad.
Definition
"Protesteren" means to express strong objection or disapproval, often publicly, against an idea, action, or policy. It involves actively demonstrating or speaking out, such as when many people protest against new legislation in a city to show their disagreement.
Etymology
The Dutch word "protesteren" comes from the Latin word 'protestari,' which means to declare publicly or solemnly. It entered Dutch through French 'protester.' Did you know? The root 'testari' relates to making a formal declaration, which fits well with the act of protesting as a public statement of opposition.
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"Protesteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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