Etymology

polder model

Today it means: A form of consensus decision-making characterised by cooperation despite significant differences among parties. Full definition →

Dutch poldermodel
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  1. Dutch · derived frompoldermodel
  2. English todaypolder model

From Dutch poldermodel.

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