De evacuatie
Example: De evacuatie van het vliegtuig verliep snel en veilig.
Definition
"De evacuatie" refers to the organized process of safely moving people away from a dangerous or emergency situation, such as an airplane in distress. It involves quickly and efficiently removing individuals to prevent harm or injury during incidents.
Etymology
The word "de evacuatie" comes from the Latin 'evacuare,' meaning 'to empty out' or 'to evacuate.' It entered Dutch through French influence, maintaining its sense related to clearing or emptying a place, especially in emergencies. Did you know? The concept of evacuation has been crucial since ancient times during wars and disasters.
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"De evacuatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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