No. 7,498 in Dutch
burgerberaad
A "burgerberaad" is a citizens' assembly for deliberation and decision-making on public issues.
In a sentence
Het burgerberaad kwam bijeen om klimaatverandering te bespreken.
The citizens' assembly gathered to discuss climate change.
In this context, 'burgerberaad' refers to a formal assembly or meeting of citizens discussing important societal issues.
In een burgerberaad zijn gewone burgers betrokken bij besluitvorming.
In a citizens' assembly, ordinary citizens are involved in decision-making.
Here, 'burgerberaad' emphasizes the participation of everyday people in governance and decisions.
Het plan werd goedgekeurd na een lang overleg in het burgerberaad.
The plan was approved after a lengthy deliberation in the citizens' assembly.
This sentence uses 'burgerberaad' to describe a structured process or forum where discussions lead to resolution or approval.
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