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aristocracy
[Sustantivo]

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

aristocracia

aristocracia

Ex: The aristocracy opposed many social reforms that threatened their privileges .**La aristocracia** se opuso a muchas reformas sociales que amenazaban sus privilegios.
bourgeois
[Adjetivo]

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

burgués, capitalista

burgués, capitalista

Ex: The novel offered a sharp critique of bourgeois values in a time of social unrest .La novela ofreció una crítica aguda de los valores **burgueses** en una época de agitación social.
cabal
[Sustantivo]

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

conspiración

conspiración

Ex: The cabal operated in shadows , pulling strings no one could see .La **cábala** operaba en las sombras, moviendo los hilos que nadie podía ver.
caste
[Sustantivo]

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

casta

casta

Ex: Efforts to address caste-based discrimination require legislative measures, educational reforms, and social awareness campaigns to promote equality and inclusivity.Los esfuerzos para abordar la discriminación basada en la **casta** requieren medidas legislativas, reformas educativas y campañas de concienciación social para promover la igualdad y la inclusividad.
clientele
[Sustantivo]

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

clientela

clientela

clique
[Sustantivo]

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

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The clique of artists often collaborated on projects together , sharing ideas and inspiration within their close circle .El **clique** de artistas a menudo colaboraba en proyectos juntos, compartiendo ideas e inspiración dentro de su círculo cercano.
junta
[Sustantivo]

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

junta militar

junta militar

Ex: The junta's takeover led to years of instability and economic decline .La toma de poder de la **junta** llevó a años de inestabilidad y declive económico.
oligarchy
[Sustantivo]

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

oligarquía

oligarquía

Ex: The rise of oligarchy often leads to corruption and nepotism , as ruling elites prioritize their own interests over those of the broader population .El ascenso de la **oligarquía** a menudo conduce a la corrupción y el nepotismo, ya que las élites gobernantes priorizan sus propios intereses sobre los de la población en general.
plutocracy
[Sustantivo]

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

plutocracia

plutocracia

Ex: The government 's tax policies have been criticized for perpetuating a plutocracy, as they seem to favor the wealthiest individuals and corporations .Las políticas fiscales del gobierno han sido criticadas por perpetuar una **plutocracia**, ya que parecen favorecer a los individuos y corporaciones más ricos.
quorum
[Sustantivo]

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

quórum

quórum

Ex: It 's important to achieve a quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .Es importante lograr un **quórum** durante las reuniones para garantizar que las decisiones se tomen con la contribución de un grupo representativo de las partes interesadas.
coterie
[Sustantivo]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

camarilla

camarilla

Ex: The art gallery was frequented by a coterie of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciated its unique offerings .La galería de arte era frecuentada por un **coterie** de coleccionistas y conocedores que apreciaban sus ofertas únicas.
apolitical
[Adjetivo]

having no interest or involvement in politics

apolítico

apolítico

Ex: The community center served as an apolitical space , welcoming everyone regardless of their political beliefs to engage in recreational activities .El centro comunitario sirvió como un espacio **apolítico**, acogiendo a todos independientemente de sus creencias políticas para participar en actividades recreativas.
to caucus
[Verbo]

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

reunirse

reunirse

Ex: The party members intend to caucus to assess the public 's sentiment and adjust their political agenda accordingly .Los delegados **celebraron un cónclave** durante toda la noche para finalizar la plataforma.
fiat
[Sustantivo]

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

un decreto, una orden judicial

un decreto, una orden judicial

Ex: The lawyer petitioned the court for a fiat to enforce the earlier ruling .El abogado solicitó al tribunal un **fiat** para hacer cumplir el fallo anterior.

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

manipular

manipular

Ex: If the bill passes , the legislators would gerrymander the districts to secure a majority for their party .Si el proyecto de ley es aprobado, los legisladores **manipularían los distritos** para asegurar una mayoría para su partido.
partisan
[Adjetivo]

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

partidista

partidista

Ex: The partisan nature of the debate prevented constructive dialogue and compromise .La naturaleza **partidista** del debate impidió un diálogo constructivo y un compromiso.
sedition
[Sustantivo]

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

sedición

sedición

Ex: Distributing flyers promoting armed rebellion resulted in charges of sedition against the activist group .Distribuir folletos promoviendo una rebelión armada resultó en cargos de **sedición** contra el grupo activista.
suffrage
[Sustantivo]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

sufragio

sufragio

Ex: Universal suffrage ensures that all adult citizens have the right to vote.El **sufragio** universal garantiza que todos los ciudadanos adultos tengan el derecho a votar.
mandate
[Sustantivo]

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

mandato, decreto

mandato, decreto

prerogative
[Sustantivo]

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

prerrogativa, privilegio exclusivo

prerrogativa, privilegio exclusivo

Ex: Changing the school 's curriculum is the prerogative of the education board .Cambiar el plan de estudios de la escuela es la **prerrogativa** del consejo de educación.
ascendancy
[Sustantivo]

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

ascendencia, superioridad

ascendencia, superioridad

Ex: With the rise of renewable energy , some predict the ascendancy of green technology over fossil fuels .Con el auge de las energías renovables, algunos predicen el **predominio** de la tecnología verde sobre los combustibles fósiles.
demotic
[Adjetivo]

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

popular, vulgar

popular, vulgar

Ex: The festival had a demotic feel , with street food , music , and local crafts .El festival tenía un ambiente **demótico**, con comida callejera, música y artesanías locales.
ethnocentric
[Adjetivo]

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

etnocéntrico, centrado en su propio grupo étnico

etnocéntrico, centrado en su propio grupo étnico

Ex: She challenged the ethnocentric narratives in her history class by introducing alternative viewpoints .Ella desafió las narrativas **etnocéntricas** en su clase de historia introduciendo puntos de vista alternativos.
ivory tower
[Sustantivo]

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

torre de marfil, torre de marfil

torre de marfil, torre de marfil

Ex: He needs to come down from his ivory tower and see how his policies affect everyday people .Necesita bajar de su **torre de marfil** y ver cómo sus políticas afectan a la gente común.

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

llevar los pantalones

llevar los pantalones

Ex: As the head of the household, he ruled the roost with a firm hand, ensuring that his decisions and rules were followed by all family members.
schism
[Sustantivo]

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

cisma

cisma

Ex: The ideological schism between the two factions was evident in their conflicting statements .La **escisión** ideológica entre las dos facciones era evidente en sus declaraciones conflictivas.
demagogue
[Sustantivo]

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

demagogo

demagogo

Ex: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence of demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .La democracia es vulnerable a la influencia de los **demagogos** que priorizan su propio poder sobre el bienestar del pueblo.
despot
[Sustantivo]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

déspota

déspota

Ex: In history , many despots have been remembered for their brutal policies and disregard for human rights .En la historia, muchos **déspotas** han sido recordados por sus políticas brutales y su desprecio por los derechos humanos.
beholden
[Adjetivo]

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

endeudado, obligado

endeudado, obligado

Ex: The politician felt beholden to his supporters and worked tirelessly to fulfill their expectations .El político se sentía **en deuda** con sus seguidores y trabajaba incansablemente para cumplir sus expectativas.
backlash
[Sustantivo]

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

reacción negativa, contra-reacción

reacción negativa, contra-reacción

Ex: Backlash against the proposal delayed its implementation for months .**La reacción violenta** contra la propuesta retrasó su implementación durante meses.
milieu
[Sustantivo]

the social or cultural setting or environment

entorno

entorno

Ex: The rural countryside offered a tranquil milieu for those seeking refuge from the fast-paced urban lifestyle .El campo rural ofrecía un **medio** tranquilo para aquellos que buscaban refugio del estilo de vida urbano acelerado.

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

Ex: During contract negotiations, the union refused the owner's demand to substitute mediators, stating it was ill-advised to change horses midstream while both sides were still at the table.
distaff
[Adjetivo]

relating to women in general

femenino, materno

femenino, materno

Ex: He admired the distaff strength shown during hard times.Él admiraba la fuerza **femenina** mostrada durante los tiempos difíciles.
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