Het publiek
Example: Het publiek klapte enthousiast na het concert.
Definition
"Het publiek" refers to the group of people who watch, listen to, or attend an event such as a concert, performance, or speech. It is the audience or spectators who respond to and engage with what is presented, often showing appreciation like applause.
Etymology
The term "het publiek" comes from the Dutch language, where "publiek" is derived from the Latin word 'publicus,' meaning 'of the people' or 'public.' This word entered Dutch via French, reflecting the idea of a group of people gathered for a common purpose or event.
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"Het publiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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