draagvlak

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Dutch

Etymology

From dragen (to carry) +‎ vlak (plane).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdraːx.flɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: draag‧vlak

Noun

draagvlak n (plural draagvlakken, diminutive draagvlakje n)

  1. a planar support; a surface that supports something
  2. an airfoil, the carrying plane of an airplane
  3. 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.