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commons in Dutch

commons in Dutch is volksplaats, algemeen goed, gemeengoed — commons means a shared public space, such as a dining hall at a university or a central green in a town.

commons in Dutch

volksplaats
noun
(usually singular in construction) A common#Noun (common land); especially, a central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area.
algemeen goed
noun
(figuratively) The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information.
gemeengoed
noun
(figuratively) The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information.
gemene
noun
(figuratively) The mutual good of all; the abstract concept of resources shared by more than one, for example air, water, information.

What does "commons" mean?

  1. noun A shared public space, such as a dining hall at a university or a central green in a town.
    "Students gathered in the commons before their morning classes."
  2. noun Ordinary people as a group, historically distinguished from nobility and clergy.
    "The revolution was led by representatives of the commons."
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commons in a sentence

  • Students gathered in the commons before their morning classes.
  • The revolution was led by representatives of the commons.

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What is "commons" in Dutch?

"commons" in Dutch is volksplaats, algemeen goed, gemeengoed. commons means: A shared public space, such as a dining hall at a university or a central green in a town.

How do you use "commons" in a sentence?

Example: "Students gathered in the commons before their morning classes." In Dutch, "commons" is volksplaats, algemeen goed, gemeengoed.

Are there other ways to say "commons" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "commons": volksplaats, algemeen goed, gemeengoed, gemene.

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