No. 1,016 in Dutch
defensie
"Defensie" in English means "defense."
In a sentence
De defensie van het land is goed voorbereid.
The defense of the country is well-prepared.
Here, 'defensie' refers to the organized military defense system and strategies of a nation.
Hij werkt bij de defensie als ingenieur.
He works in the defense sector as an engineer.
In this sentence, 'defensie' has a broader meaning, indicating the department or sector responsible for the nation’s defense.
Ze toonden sterke defensie tijdens de voetbalwedstrijd.
They showed strong defense during the football match.
The usage of 'defensie' here is metaphorical, referring to protective and counteractive strategies in a sports context.
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