De stichting
Example: De stichting heeft recentelijk een belangrijke bijdrage geleverd aan het milieu.
Definition
"De stichting" refers to a foundation or organization established to support or promote a particular cause or activity, often non-profit. This entity typically manages resources and efforts to achieve social, cultural, or environmental goals, as in the example where it contributed significantly to the environment.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de stichting" derives from the verb 'stichten,' meaning 'to establish' or 'to found.' It originally referred to the act of founding an institution. Over time, "de stichting" came to denote the institution itself, particularly non-profit organizations set up for specific purposes.
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"De stichting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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