De vrijheid van meningsuiting
Example: De vrijheid van meningsuiting is essentieel voor een democratische samenleving.
Definition
"De vrijheid van meningsuiting" refers to the fundamental right to express one's opinions and ideas freely without censorship or restraint, essential for a democratic society and open dialogue within journalism and public discourse.
Etymology
The phrase "de vrijheid van meningsuiting" comes from Dutch, where "vrijheid" means freedom, and "meningsuiting" means expression of opinion. It literally translates to 'the freedom of opinion expression,' highlighting its roots in the basic human right to speak one's mind.
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"De vrijheid van meningsuiting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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