De politiepatrouille
Example: De politiepatrouille controleert regelmatig de drukke winkelstraat.
Definition
"De politiepatrouille" refers to a group of police officers who regularly monitor and patrol an area to maintain safety and order. They often check busy streets, respond to incidents, and deter crime by their visible presence.
Etymology
The word "de politiepatrouille" combines the Dutch word "politie," meaning police, derived from the Latin 'politia' meaning civil administration, and "patrouille," borrowed from French 'patrouille,' which means a military or police patrol. Did you know? The French term itself comes from the old French 'patrouller,' meaning to wander or stroll, highlighting the roaming aspect of patrols.
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"De politiepatrouille" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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