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North and Central America Vocabulary
multicultural
multicultural
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to or involving several different cultures

multikulturní

multikulturní

Ex: The city is known for its vibrant and multicultural population. 
quality of life

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

Ex: She believes access to healthcare is crucial for improving quality of life. 
prairie
prairie
[Podstatné jméno]

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

prérie, pláň

prérie, pláň

icy
icy
[Přídavné jméno]

made up of or covered with ice

ledový, pokrytý ledem

ledový, pokrytý ledem

Ex: The icy landscape was breathtaking, with every surface glistening in the sunlight. 
tundra
tundra
[Podstatné jméno]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra, tundrová oblast

tundra, tundrová oblast

Ex: The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life. 
to border
to border
[sloveso]

to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line

Region hraničí s pouští,  což ovlivňuje jeho podnebí a zemědělství.

Region hraničí s pouští, což ovlivňuje jeho podnebí a zemědělství.

Ex: The region borders a desert, influencing its climate and agriculture. 
depending on
depending on
[Přídavné jméno]

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

závislý na, podle

závislý na, podle

mild
mild
[Přídavné jméno]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

mírný, vlídný

mírný, vlídný

Ex: After weeks of cold, the mild day felt like a gift. 
as different as night and day

completely different from each other in appearance, character, behavior, or quality

Ex: The two sisters are as different as night and day. 
indigenous
indigenous
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

domorodý,  původní

domorodý, původní

Ex: The government implemented policies to protect the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples living in remote areas. 
to adapt
to adapt
[sloveso]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

přizpůsobit se, adaptovat se

přizpůsobit se, adaptovat se

Ex: After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture. 
environment
environment
[Podstatné jméno]

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

prostředí, okolí

prostředí, okolí

Ex: The harsh desert environment made it difficult for most plants to survive. 
explorer
explorer
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

objevitel, dobrodruh

objevitel, dobrodruh

Ex: Early explorers played a key role in discovering new continents. 
to [take] control

to gain the power to make decisions in a situation

Ex: He had to take control of the situation. 
colony
colony
[Podstatné jméno]

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

kolonie, území pod kontrolou

kolonie, území pod kontrolou

unified
unified
[Přídavné jméno]

brought together or combined into a single, cohesive entity

sjednocený, jednotný

sjednocený, jednotný

Ex: The team presented a unified front during the negotiations. 
nation
nation
[Podstatné jméno]

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

národ, země

národ, země

Ex: France is a nation known for its art, cuisine, and strong sense of national identity. 
achievement
achievement
[Podstatné jméno]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

úspěch,  dosažení

úspěch, dosažení

Ex: After years of dedicated practice, winning the gold medal was a phenomenal achievement for the gymnast. 
cultural mosaic
cultural mosaic
[Podstatné jméno]

a society in which different cultural groups maintain their distinct identities while living together

kulturní mozaika, kulturní mozaika

kulturní mozaika, kulturní mozaika

Ex: Canada is often described as a cultural mosaic. 
melting pot
melting pot
[Podstatné jméno]

an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated

tavicí kotel

tavicí kotel

proud
proud
[Přídavné jméno]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

hrdý, pyšný

hrdý, pyšný

Ex: She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements. 
film industry
film industry
[Podstatné jméno]

the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies

filmový průmysl

filmový průmysl

winter sport
winter sport
[Podstatné jméno]

any sport or recreational activity that is typically played or practiced during the winter months and often involves snow or ice like snowboarding

zimní sport, sport v zimě

zimní sport, sport v zimě

Ex: Figure skating is a graceful and artistic winter sport performed on ice. 
to grow up
to grow up
[sloveso]

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

vyrůst,  dospět

vyrůst, dospět

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
peak
peak
[Podstatné jméno]

the pointed top of a mountain

vrchol, špička

vrchol, špička

Ex: The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort. 
valley
valley
[Podstatné jméno]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

údolí, dolina

údolí, dolina

Ex: The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley. 
waterfall
waterfall
[Podstatné jméno]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

vodopád, kaskáda

vodopád, kaskáda

Ex: They hiked for hours to reach the breathtaking waterfall hidden in the forest. 
national park
national park
[Podstatné jméno]

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

národní park, přírodní rezervace

národní park, přírodní rezervace

Ex: The family spent their vacation hiking in a national park. 
outdoors
outdoors
[Podstatné jméno]

the world of nature outside human-built environments, often associated with wilderness, recreation, and open landscapes

venkovní prostor, příroda

venkovní prostor, příroda

Ex: She spends every weekend hiking and camping in the outdoors. 
wildlife
wildlife
[Podstatné jméno]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

divoká zvěř, fauna

divoká zvěř, fauna

Ex: The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves. 
varied
varied
[Přídavné jméno]

including or consisting of many different types

různorodý, rozmanitý

různorodý, rozmanitý

Ex: The menu offered a varied selection of dishes from around the world. 
landscape
landscape
[Podstatné jméno]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

krajina, panoráma

krajina, panoráma

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
polar bear
polar bear
[Podstatné jméno]

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

lední medvěd, polární medvěd

lední medvěd, polární medvěd

Ex: The polar bear's white fur helps it blend into its icy surroundings, making it a stealthy predator. 
Arctic fox
Arctic fox
[Podstatné jméno]

thickly-furred fox of Arctic regions; brownish in summer and white in winter

polární liška, lední liška

polární liška, lední liška

moose
moose
[Podstatné jméno]

a large deer with palmate antlers, a long, drooping snout, and a hump on its shoulders, found chiefly in northern forests of North America, Europe, and Asia

los, jelen

los, jelen

deer
deer
[Podstatné jméno]

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

jelen, laň

jelen, laň

Ex: Driving through the national park, we were lucky enough to witness a herd of majestic deer. 
birdwatcher
birdwatcher
[Podstatné jméno]

*** a person who watches birds in their natural environment and identifies different species as a hobby

pozorovatel ptáků, birdwatcher

pozorovatel ptáků, birdwatcher

natural resource
natural resource
[Podstatné jméno]

resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

přírodní zdroj, přírodní zdroj

přírodní zdroj, přírodní zdroj

generation
generation
[Podstatné jméno]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generace, generace

generace, generace

Ex: The older generation often reminisces about life before smartphones became ubiquitous. 
democratic
democratic
[Přídavné jméno]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

demokratický, související s demokracií

demokratický, související s demokracií

Ex: The democratic process allows citizens to participate in decision-making through voting. 
government
government
[Podstatné jméno]

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

vláda, správa

vláda, správa

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
parliamentary
parliamentary
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

parlamentní, vztahující se k parlamentu

parlamentní, vztahující se k parlamentu

Ex: The parliamentary system allows for the formation of a government based on the majority support in the legislature. 
head of state
head of state
[Podstatné jméno]

the chief public representative of a country, who may or may not have executive powers, such as a president or monarch

hlava státu, prezident

hlava státu, prezident

Ex: The head of state attended the international summit. 
prime minister
prime minister
[Podstatné jméno]

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

premiér, šéf vlády

premiér, šéf vlády

Ex: The Prime Minister addressed the nation to announce new economic measures aimed at boosting employment. 
federal
federal
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments

federální, ústřední

federální, ústřední

Ex: Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country. 
provincial
provincial
[Přídavné jméno]

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

provinciální, regionální

provinciální, regionální

Ex: The provincial government oversees education and healthcare policies within its borders. 
local
local
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

místní, obecní

místní, obecní

healthcare
healthcare
[Podstatné jméno]

the health services and treatments given to people

zdravotní péče, zdravotní služby

zdravotní péče, zdravotní služby

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
transportation
transportation
[Podstatné jméno]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

doprava

doprava

Ex: Public transportation is cheaper than driving. 
peaceful
peaceful
[Přídavné jméno]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

mírumilovný, klidný

mírumilovný, klidný

Ex: The small village lived in peaceful isolation, untouched by the wars raging in surrounding lands. 
fair
fair
[Příslovce]

treating all sides equally without favoritism or discrimination

spravedlivě

spravedlivě

Ex: The teacher graded all the exams fair, without giving anyone special treatment. 
to rank
to rank
[sloveso]

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

hodnotit, klasifikovat

hodnotit, klasifikovat

Ex: The competition judges will rank the dancers based on their technique and performance. 
quality of life

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

Ex: She believes access to healthcare is crucial for improving quality of life. 
social service
social service
[Podstatné jméno]

services or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government

sociální služba, sociální pomoc

sociální služba, sociální pomoc

Ex: Social service organizations provide essential support to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. 
equality
equality
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

rovnost

rovnost

Ex: Equality in education is essential for all students to succeed. 
to [make] sure
to make sure
[fráze]

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Ex: Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all the lights and lock the doors. 
coastline
coastline
[Podstatné jméno]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

pobřeží, pobřežní čára

pobřeží, pobřežní čára

Ex: The rugged coastline stretched for miles. 
to stretch
to stretch
[sloveso]

to cover a significant distance or expanse

rozprostírat se, táhnout se

rozprostírat se, táhnout se

Ex: The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside. 
to surround
to surround
[sloveso]

to be around something on all sides

obklopit, obklíčit

obklopit, obklíčit

Ex: The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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