This is the 7981st most frequent Dutch word.
eregalerij
"Hall of fame" or "gallery of honor."
In this sentence, 'eregalerij' is used to describe a literal space in a museum where portraits of honored individuals are displayed.
De eregalerij in het museum bevat portretten van beroemde kunstenaars.
The hall of fame in the museum contains portraits of famous artists.
Here, 'eregalerij' is used metaphorically to signify a figurative honor roll or place of distinction in the sports domain.
De voetbalclub hing zijn succes in de eregalerij van de sportwereld.
The football club hung its success in the hall of fame of the sports world.
In this case, 'eregalerij' implies a figurative acknowledgment and eternal recognition among the best scientists.