No. 8,754 in Dutch
intifada
"Intifada" is a term of Arabic origin meaning "uprising" or "rebellion," often used to refer to Palestinian resistance movements.
In a sentence
De intifada is een opstand die plaatsvond in Palestina.
The intifada is an uprising that took place in Palestine.
Here, 'intifada' is used as a noun referring to a specific historical event.
Tijdens de intifada waren er veel demonstraties en conflicten.
During the intifada, there were many demonstrations and conflicts.
In this case, 'intifada' is used to denote a period characterized by unrest and protests.
Sommige activisten noemen hun beweging een soort van intifada.
Some activists call their movement a type of intifada.
Here, 'intifada' is used metaphorically to describe a movement or protest.
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