Nomen

die Völker

peoples, nations

Alle Völker haben das Recht auf Selbstbestimmung.

All peoples have the right to self-determination.

Die Völker der Welt wünschen sich Frieden.

The peoples of the world desire peace.

((of sth.)) ...of... the peoples of Europe.

Nationen (nations), Stämme (tribes)

This is the plural form of 'das Volk' (the people, nation). It originates from Proto-Germanic *fulką.

Think of 'Volkswagen' (people's car). 'Volk' is 'people'. 'Völker' is the plural, referring to multiple groups of people or nations.

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