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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
aristocracy
aristocracy
[Podstatné jméno]

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

aristokracie, šlechta

aristokracie, šlechta

Ex: The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire. 
bourgeois
bourgeois
[Přídavné jméno]

belonging to the wealthy property-owning class that profits from and exploits the working class, as described in Marxist theory

buržoazní, kapitalistický

buržoazní, kapitalistický

Ex: The strike was seen as a challenge to the bourgeois elite controlling the factories. 
cabal
cabal
[Podstatné jméno]

a secret plot, especially one designed to gain power or manipulate events behind the scenes

spiknutí, klika

spiknutí, klika

Ex: The novel centers on a cabal plotting to overthrow the monarchy. 
caste
caste
[Podstatné jméno]

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

kasta, kastovní systém

kasta, kastovní systém

Ex: The caste system in India historically divided society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and social status. 
clientele
clientele
[Podstatné jméno]

the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution

klientela, zákaznická základna

klientela, zákaznická základna

Ex: The boutique's clientele favored minimalist fashion and high-end fabrics. 
clique
clique
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status

klika

klika

Ex: In high school, there was a clique of popular kids who always hung out together and rarely interacted with anyone else. 
junta
junta
[Podstatné jméno]

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

junta, vojenská vláda

junta, vojenská vláda

Ex: Protests erupted across the nation, demanding an end to the junta’s authoritarian rule. 
oligarchy
oligarchy
[Podstatné jméno]

a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

oligarchie, vláda malé skupiny

oligarchie, vláda malé skupiny

Ex: An oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or families. 
plutocracy
plutocracy
[Podstatné jméno]

a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class

plutokracie, vláda bohatých

plutokracie, vláda bohatých

Ex: Critics argue that the country's political system has evolved into a plutocracy, where economic elites wield disproportionate influence over government policies. 
quorum
quorum
[Podstatné jméno]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

kvorum, minimální požadovaný počet

kvorum, minimální požadovaný počet

Ex: The board meeting could not proceed as scheduled because there was not enough members present to meet the quorum requirement. 
coterie
coterie
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

koterie, exkluzivní skupina

koterie, exkluzivní skupina

Ex: The literary coterie gathered regularly to discuss their favorite books and authors. 
apolitical
apolitical
[Přídavné jméno]

having no interest or involvement in politics

apolitický, nezajímající se o politiku

apolitický, nezajímající se o politiku

Ex: Despite working in the political realm, Jane remained apolitical, focusing solely on humanitarian efforts rather than aligning with any party. 
to caucus
to caucus
[sloveso]

to meet privately as a group to discuss strategy, make decisions, or select candidates

pořádat kaukus, scházet se na kaukusu

pořádat kaukus, scházet se na kaukusu

Ex: The party members caucused before the election to choose their nominee. 
fiat
fiat
[Podstatné jméno]

an official and binding order or decision recorded by a court as if issued by a judge

nařízení, soudní příkaz

nařízení, soudní příkaz

Ex: The court issued a fiat requiring the company to halt construction immediately. 
to gerrymander

to divide voting districts in a way that would advantage a particular group or party more

manipulovat s volebními obvody, rozdělit volební obvody výhodným způsobem

manipulovat s volebními obvody, rozdělit volební obvody výhodným způsobem

Ex: Politicians often gerrymander districts to ensure their party's dominance in elections. 
partisan
partisan
[Přídavné jméno]

displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought

stranický, předpojatý

stranický, předpojatý

Ex: The partisan media outlet only presents news that aligns with its political agenda. 
sedition
sedition
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

vzpoura, rebelie

vzpoura, rebelie

Ex: The revolutionary pamphlet was charged with sedition, as it called for citizens to overthrow the government. 
suffrage
suffrage
[Podstatné jméno]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

volební právo, právo volit

volební právo, právo volit

Ex: Some countries still restrict suffrage based on gender, age, or socio-economic status. 
mandate
mandate
[Podstatné jméno]

an official document that sets out a specific order or command to be carried out

mandát, dekret

mandát, dekret

Ex: The council issued a mandate requiring all businesses to reduce energy consumption. 
prerogative
prerogative
[Podstatné jméno]

an exclusive right or privilege held by a specific person or group, often due to official position or inheritance

prerogativa, výhradní právo

prerogativa, výhradní právo

Ex: It was the king's prerogative to grant titles of nobility. 
ascendancy
ascendancy
[Podstatné jméno]

a position of dominant power, influence, or control over others

převaha, nadvláda

převaha, nadvláda

Ex: The company's ascendancy in the tech market came after years of innovation. 
demotic
demotic
[Přídavné jméno]

intended for or relating to ordinary people; popular or accessible in style

populární, lidový

populární, lidový

Ex: The comedian's demotic humor resonated with audiences across the country. 
ethnocentric
ethnocentric
[Přídavné jméno]

having a focus on a particular ethnic group, especially with the belief that it is superior or more important than others

etnocentrický, zaměřený na vlastní etnickou skupinu

etnocentrický, zaměřený na vlastní etnickou skupinu

Ex: The documentary criticized the ethnocentric views that shaped colonial policies. 
ivory tower
ivory tower
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation or state in which someone does not know or wishes to avoid the unpleasant things that can normally happen to people in their ordinary lives

odtržený od reality, žít ve své bublině

odtržený od reality, žít ve své bublině

Ex: The policy sounded good in the ivory tower, but it made no sense on the ground. 
to [rule] the roost

to be in control and have absolute power in a group or in a situation

být pánem domu, mít hlavní slovo

být pánem domu, mít hlavní slovo

Ex: In that office, Sandra rules the roost. 
schism
schism
[Podstatné jméno]

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

schizma, rozdělení

schizma, rozdělení

Ex: A schism in the political party caused a split in leadership and policy. 
demagogue
demagogue
[Podstatné jméno]

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

demagog, agitátor

demagog, agitátor

Ex: The demagogue stirred up emotions and exploited fears to gain support for his political agenda. 
despot
despot
[Podstatné jméno]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

despota, tyran

despota, tyran

Ex: Citizens lived in fear under the despot’s regime, knowing that disobedience would be harshly punished. 
beholden
beholden
[Přídavné jméno]

indebted or obligated to someone because of a favor or kindness they have done

zavázaný, vděčný

zavázaný, vděčný

Ex: She felt beholden to her mentor for guiding her through difficult times in her career. 
backlash
backlash
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong, negative response, against a recent event, decision, or trend

negativní reakce, protireakce

negativní reakce, protireakce

Ex: The new law sparked a widespread backlash among environmental groups. 
milieu
milieu
[Podstatné jméno]

the social or cultural setting or environment

prostředí

prostředí

Ex: Growing up in a tight-knit community, Sarah's milieu shaped her values and beliefs. 
to [change] horses (in|) midstream

to adopt a different policy in face of a difficult or unexpected problem

měnit plán uprostřed krize, přehodit výhybku za pochodu

měnit plán uprostřed krize, přehodit výhybku za pochodu

Ex: The project was already behind schedule, so changing horses midstream would only make things worse. 
distaff
distaff
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to women in general

ženský, mateřský

ženský, mateřský

Ex: The distaff relatives gathered for the annual reunion. 
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