No. 7,394 in Dutch
blokkeerfriezen
"Blokkeerfriezen" refers to Frisian protesters who blocked roads to prevent others from demonstrating against a controversial Dutch tradition called "Black Pete" (Zwarte Piet).
In a sentence
De blokkeerfriezen stonden langs de snelweg om het verkeer tegen te houden.
The blocking Frisians stood along the motorway to halt traffic.
Used to describe a group of people from Friesland advocating for a cause, literally blocking actions physically.
Een waarschuwing werd uitgegeven tegen groepen blokkeerfriezen die betogingen wilden verhinderen.
A warning was issued against groups of blocking Frisians who intended to stop protests.
Used to denote a specific demographic group known for intervening in protest situations, showing a societal aspect.
Sommige blokkeerfriezen maakten bezwaar tegen de organisatie van het evenement.
Some blocking Frisians objected to the organization of the event.
Here, the term shows the individual's active participation or opposition within a group context.
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