vrijheid
English meaning: Freedom
Dutch Definition
(Nederlands)De toestand van vrij zijn van dwang, onderdrukking of beperkingen in denken en handelen.
English Definition
The state of being free from oppression or constraint. Freedom is central to Dutch identity — the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) was fought for freedom from Spanish Habsburg rule, establishing the Dutch Republic as Europe's freest state. Freedom of press, speech, and religion were pioneered in the Netherlands. Today, debates about freedom of speech versus hate speech mark Dutch political discourse.
Example
“Nederland vocht 80 jaar voor vrijheid van de Spaanse overheersing en werd een vrijhaven voor denkers.”
In English: “The Netherlands fought 80 years for freedom from Spanish rule and became a haven for thinkers.”
Synonyms
- onafhankelijkheid
- zelfbeschikking
Antonyms / Opposites
- slavernij
- onderdrukking
Literary Heritage
“Deus sive Natura.”
“God or Nature.”
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- Nederlands
- Dutch
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- Latin
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- Germanic
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