De bewakingscamera
Example: De bewakingscamera hangt boven de ingang van het gebouw.
Definition
"De bewakingscamera" refers to a security camera used to monitor and record activities in a specific area, often for safety and surveillance purposes. It is commonly installed in places like entrances or public spaces to deter crime and ensure protection.
Etymology
The term "de bewakingscamera" comes from Dutch, where "bewaking" means surveillance or guarding, and "camera" is derived from the Latin word for chamber or room, referring to a device that captures images. Did you know? The concept of surveillance cameras evolved from early photographic technology combined with security needs.
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"De bewakingscamera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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