De luchtvaartmaatschappij
Example: De luchtvaartmaatschappij heeft haar diensten wereldwijd uitgebreid en verbeterd.
Definition
"De luchtvaartmaatschappij" refers to an airline company that operates aircraft to transport passengers or cargo. It is responsible for managing flights, schedules, and services, often expanding its operations internationally to provide air travel and logistics solutions worldwide.
Etymology
The term "de luchtvaartmaatschappij" comes from Dutch, where 'luchtvaart' means 'aviation' or 'air navigation,' derived from 'lucht' (air) and 'vaart' (navigation or travel). 'Maatschappij' means 'company' or 'society.' Together, they form the compound word for an airline company. Did you know that 'maatschappij' originally meant a social society or association before being used for companies?
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"De luchtvaartmaatschappij" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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