De milieubescherming
Example: De milieubescherming is belangrijk voor een gezonde toekomst.
Definition
"De milieubescherming" refers to the actions and policies aimed at protecting the natural environment from damage and pollution to ensure a healthy and sustainable future. It encompasses efforts to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and maintain biodiversity.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de milieubescherming" combines "milieu", meaning environment, and "bescherming", meaning protection. "Milieu" comes from the French word for environment or surroundings, while "bescherming" derives from the verb "beschermen", meaning to protect. Did you know? The concept of "milieubescherming" became prominent in the 20th century as environmental awareness grew.
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"De milieubescherming" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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