vervolging

Dutch

Etymology

From vervolgen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
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  • Hyphenation: ver‧vol‧ging

Noun

vervolging f (plural vervolgingen, diminutive vervolginkje n)

  1. persecution
    De vervolging van minderheden is een ernstig mensenrechtenprobleem. ― The persecution of minorities is a serious human rights issue.
    Tijdens het regime was er veel vervolging van politieke tegenstanders. ― During the regime, there was much persecution of political opponents.
    De geschiedenis kent vele voorbeelden van religieuze vervolging. ― History has many examples of religious persecution.
  2. prosecution

Descendants
  • Negerhollands: vervolging
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