De mensenrechten
Example: De mensenrechten zijn essentieel voor een rechtvaardige samenleving.
Definition
"De mensenrechten" refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person, regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, or any other status. These rights ensure dignity, equality, and justice in society and are essential for a fair and just community.
Etymology
The term "de mensenrechten" comes from Dutch, where 'mensen' means 'people' and 'rechten' means 'rights.' It directly translates to 'the human rights.' The concept developed from philosophical and legal ideas emphasizing the inherent dignity and equality of all humans, especially after the Enlightenment period. Did you know? The idea of universal human rights gained global recognition after World War II with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
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"De mensenrechten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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