This is the 3396th most frequent Dutch word.
lidstaten
Member states.
Used as a collective noun to describe the countries that are part of a larger political or economic union.
De lidstaten van de Europese Unie werken samen aan milieubeleid.
The member states of the European Union collaborate on environmental policies.
Refers to the individual rights and responsibilities of the member states within an organizational context.
De rechten van de lidstaten zijn vastgelegd in de verdragen.
The rights of the member states are determined in the treaties.
Indicates diversity among member states in terms of regulations or policies.