De coalitie
Example: De coalitie heeft nieuwe maatregelen aangekondigd voor duurzame ontwikkeling.
Definition
"De coalitie" refers to a coalition, which is an alliance or partnership between different groups, parties, or organizations that join forces to achieve common goals, often in politics or social initiatives. For example, "De coalitie heeft nieuwe maatregelen aangekondigd voor duurzame ontwikkeling" means the coalition announced new measures for sustainable development.
Etymology
The word "de coalitie" comes from the Latin 'coalitio,' meaning 'a growing together' or 'union.' It entered Dutch through French 'coalition,' reflecting how groups come together to form a united front. Did you know? The term originally described the act of growing or uniting, which perfectly fits the idea of a coalition today.
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"De coalitie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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