De wijkpolitie
Example: De wijkpolitie organiseert een bijeenkomst voor buurtbewoners.
Definition
"De wijkpolitie" refers to the local police force responsible for maintaining law and order within a specific neighborhood or district. They engage with community members to address local issues and enhance safety in residential areas.
Etymology
The term "de wijkpolitie" comes from Dutch, where "wijk" means district or neighborhood, and "politie" means police. It literally translates to 'the district police,' highlighting their focus on smaller, community-based policing. Did you know? This approach to policing emphasizes close contact with residents to build trust and cooperation.
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"De wijkpolitie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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