This is the 2895th most frequent Dutch word.
achterban
"Support base" or "constituency."
In this sentence, 'achterban' refers to the group of supporters or followers that provide support to an individual's actions or platform, here in a political context.
De achterban van de politicus steunde zijn campagne volop.
The support base of the politician fully backed his campaign.
Here, 'achterban' refers to the group of members or supporters related to a team or organization participating in discussions.
De voetbalcoach sprak met de achterban over de verbeteringen.
The soccer coach spoke with the support base about improvements.
In this instance, 'achterban' denotes the collective individuals or supporters associated with an organization who express opposition to certain decisions.