De energietransitie
Example: De energietransitie is essentieel voor een duurzame toekomst.
Definition
"De energietransitie" refers to the process of shifting from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable and sustainable energy sources, aiming to reduce environmental impact and combat climate change. It is essential for achieving a sustainable future by transforming how energy is produced and consumed.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de energietransitie" combines "energie" meaning energy, derived from the Greek 'energeia' meaning activity or operation, and "transitie" meaning transition, which comes from the Latin 'transitio', referring to a passage or change. Did you know? The concept gained prominence as societies recognized the need to move away from traditional energy sources toward greener alternatives.
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"De energietransitie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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