austerity in Dutch
austerity in Dutch is bezuiniging — austerity means extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
austerity in Dutch
bezuiniging
(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
What does "austerity" mean?
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noun Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
"The family lived in austerity after losing their savings."
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noun A government policy of cutting spending or raising taxes to reduce a deficit.
"Years of austerity led to deep cuts in public services."
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austerity in a sentence
- The family lived in austerity after losing their savings.
- Years of austerity led to deep cuts in public services.
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What is "austerity" in Dutch?
"austerity" in Dutch is bezuiniging. austerity means: Extreme plainness and self-discipline, with no luxuries.
How do you use "austerity" in a sentence?
Example: "The family lived in austerity after losing their savings." In Dutch, "austerity" is bezuiniging.
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