volkswil

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvɔlks.ʋɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • (politics) will of the people

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish volks (people) + Dutch, Flemish wil (will, intent, volition)derived from French volonté générale.

Origin

French

volonté générale

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