This is the 5967th most frequent Dutch word.
provo
"Provo" refers to a Dutch counterculture movement in the 1960s focused on provoking authorities and promoting social change.
Here, 'provo' refers to members of the Dutch 'Provo' counterculture movement, active in the 1960s.
De provo's organiseerden een protest in het stadscentrum.
The provo's organized a protest in the city center.
In this sentence, 'provo' indicates an individual who is a member or associated with critical or provocative activism.
Hij had een controversieel debat met een provo over sociale hervormingen.
He had a controversial debate with a provo about social reforms.
Here, 'provo' is used as a concept, referring to a style or theme of activism related to the historical movement.