No. 691 in Dutch
samenleving
The Dutch word "samenleving" means "society" or "community" in English.
In a sentence
De samenleving functioneert beter als er harmonie en respect is.
The society functions better when there is harmony and respect.
In this sentence, 'samenleving' refers to the collective community or society in general.
In een samenleving moet men samenwerken om vooruitgang te boeken.
In a society, people must collaborate to make progress.
Here, 'samenleving' signifies an organized group of individuals living together and the interactions needed within it.
De veranderingen in de samenleving beïnvloeden de cultuur en normen.
The changes in the society affect its culture and norms.
This example uses 'samenleving' to describe the dynamic and evolving nature of a community comprised of people.
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