This is the 140th most frequent Dutch word.
gemeente
A municipality or local government.
In this context, 'gemeente' denotes the geographic and administrative region identified as a specific municipality.
In deze gemeente wonen ongeveer 20.000 mensen.
About 20,000 people live in this municipality.
Here, 'gemeente' refers to the institution or organization that administrates local government affairs, emphasizing the employer context.
Hij werkt al tien jaar bij de gemeente.
He has been working for the municipality for ten years.
Here, 'gemeente' refers to the local government or administrative body responsible for organizing community events.