Het perscorps
Example: Het perscorps verzamelde zich rond de minister voor een interview.
Definition
"Het perscorps" refers to the collective group of journalists and reporters who are present at an event or location to gather news and information, often seen surrounding public figures for interviews or coverage.
Etymology
The term "het perscorps" combines the Dutch word "pers," meaning press or media, with the French-derived "corps," meaning body or group. It literally translates to 'the press body,' emphasizing the unified group of media professionals. Did you know? The use of 'corps' reflects the influence of French military terminology, highlighting the organized and disciplined nature of news gathering teams.
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"Het perscorps" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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