samenleving

Definitions of samenleving
  1. noun
    an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
    synonyms: gemeenschap, maatschappij, wereld
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    types:
    beschaving, civilisatie, cultuur
    a particular society at a particular time and place
    islam, mohammedanisme
    the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
  2. noun
    the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married)
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    types:
    concubinaat
    cohabitation without being legally married
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