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Dutch
Etymology
From dragen (“to carry”) + vlak (“plane”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdraːx.flɑk/
- Hyphenation: draag‧vlak
Noun
draagvlak n (plural draagvlakken, diminutive draagvlakje n)
- a planar support; a surface that supports something
- an airfoil, the carrying plane of an airplane
- support (within society or an organization), a base of support
Voor die bezuinigingen is er te weinig draagvlak in de samenleving.- There is not enough support in society for those budget cuts.