De persconferentie
Example: De persconferentie begon om tien uur in de ochtend.
Definition
"De persconferentie" refers to a press conference, a formal meeting where journalists are invited to ask questions and receive information from officials or organizations, often used to announce news or clarify issues. For example, "De persconferentie begon om tien uur in de ochtend" means the press conference started at ten in the morning.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de persconferentie" combines "pers," meaning press or media, and "conferentie," meaning conference. It literally refers to a gathering of the press. The term reflects the modern practice of organized communication between media and public figures.
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