De kustzone
Example: De kustzone is belangrijk voor planten en dieren.
Definition
"De kustzone" refers to the coastal zone, which is the area where the land meets the sea. This zone is important for plants and animals because it provides unique habitats and ecological functions that support diverse life forms and protect the shoreline.
Etymology
The term "de kustzone" originates from Dutch, where "kust" means coast and "zone" means zone or area. The combination literally describes the geographical strip along the coast. Did you know? The word "kust" traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to the edge or border of land.
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"De kustzone" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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