De persvrijheid
Example: De persvrijheid is essentieel voor een gezonde democratie.
Definition
"De persvrijheid" refers to the freedom of the press, which allows journalists and media organizations to report news and express opinions without censorship or restraint. It is essential for a healthy democracy as it ensures transparency and accountability in society.
Etymology
The term "de persvrijheid" comes from Dutch, where 'pers' means 'press' and 'vrijheid' means 'freedom.' It reflects the concept that the press should operate independently from government control or interference. Did you know? The idea of press freedom has roots in early modern Europe, evolving as societies recognized the importance of free information flow.
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"De persvrijheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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