De bron
Example: De bron gaf belangrijke informatie voor het nieuwsbericht.
Definition
"De bron" in journalism refers to the origin or source of information that provides crucial facts or insights for news reports. It is the person, document, or entity from which journalists obtain the details necessary to create accurate and reliable news stories.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de bron" literally means "the source" or "the spring". It comes from the Old Dutch word "bron" meaning a natural spring or well, symbolizing the origin of water, which metaphorically extended to mean the origin of information. Did you know that the concept of a source as a wellspring of information dates back to ancient times when water sources were vital for survival and knowledge?
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"De bron" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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