No. 7,499 in Dutch
burgeroorlog
Civil war.
In a sentence
Burgeroorlogen kunnen catastrofale gevolgen hebben voor een land.
Civil wars can have catastrophic consequences for a country.
Here, 'burgeroorlogen' refers generally to conflicts within a country among its citizens.
De burgeroorlog in dat gebied duurde meer dan tien jaar.
The civil war in that area lasted more than ten years.
In this context, 'burgeroorlog' specifies a particular historical event occurring in the specified region.
Na het einde van de burgeroorlog begon de heropbouw van de samenleving.
After the end of the civil war, the rebuilding of society began.
The word 'burgeroorlog' here is used to describe the time period affecting societal changes, emphasizing its conclusion leading to rebuilding efforts.
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