This is the 7499th most frequent Dutch word.
burgeroorlog
Civil war.
Here, 'burgeroorlogen' refers generally to conflicts within a country among its citizens.
Burgeroorlogen kunnen catastrofale gevolgen hebben voor een land.
Civil wars can have catastrophic consequences for a country.
In this context, 'burgeroorlog' specifies a particular historical event occurring in the specified region.
De burgeroorlog in dat gebied duurde meer dan tien jaar.
The civil war in that area lasted more than ten years.
The word 'burgeroorlog' here is used to describe the time period affecting societal changes, emphasizing its conclusion leading to rebuilding efforts.