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Politique - Autoritarisme & Troubles politiques

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centralism

a political system that invests all the power and authority on a single prominent organization

centralisme, centralisation

centralisme, centralisation

Ex: The centralism of the regime was evident in its tight control over all administrative functions. 

Le centralisme du régime était évident dans son contrôle strict de toutes les fonctions administratives.

centralist
centralist
[Adjectif]

someone who supports the concentration of power and authority in a central government

centraliste, centralisateur

centraliste, centralisateur

Ex: Centralists opposed the proposal to give more powers to regional authorities. 

Les centralistes se sont opposés à la proposition d'accorder plus de pouvoirs aux autorités régionales.

oligarchy

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

oligarchie

oligarchie

Ex: The country's political system evolved into an oligarchy, with a wealthy elite controlling key decision-making processes. 

Le système politique du pays a évolué vers une oligarchie, avec une élite riche contrôlant les processus clés de prise de décision.

absolutism

the principle or system of unlimited and unchecked governmental power

absolutisme

absolutisme

Ex: Absolutism often leads to centralization of authority. 

L'absolutisme conduit souvent à la centralisation de l'autorité.

despot
despot
[nom]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

despote

despote

Ex: The despot ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing any form of dissent. 

Le despote a gouverné le pays d'une main de fer, réprimant toute forme de dissidence.

dictator

a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

dictateur, dictatrice

dictateur, dictatrice

Ex: Under the dictator's rule, citizens had very limited personal freedoms and faced severe punishments for dissent. 
dictatorship

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

dictature

dictature

Ex: A dictatorship can suppress political opposition through violence or censorship. 

Une dictature peut réprimer l'opposition politique par la violence ou la censure.

tyrant
tyrant
[nom]

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

tyran, despote

tyran, despote

Ex: His reign was marked by brutality, and he was widely recognized as a tyrant. 

Son règne a été marqué par la brutalité, et il était largement reconnu comme un tyran.

fascism
fascism
[nom]

an extreme right-wing political attitude or system characterized by a strong central government, aggressively promoting one's country or race above others, as well as prohibiting any opposition

fascisme

fascisme

Ex: The novel explores the impact of fascism on individual freedoms and the society at large. 

Le roman explore l'impact du fascisme sur les libertés individuelles et la société dans son ensemble.

fascist
fascist
[nom]

a person who supports authoritarian or dictatorial political ideas

fasciste, partisan du fascisme

fasciste, partisan du fascisme

Ex: Fascists opposed democratic institutions and individual freedoms. 

Les fascistes s'opposaient aux institutions démocratiques et aux libertés individuelles.

militarism

the belief that a country must have a strong military force in order to seem more powerful

militarisme

militarisme

Ex: During the early 20th century, militarism was a significant factor in the buildup to World War I, as nations invested heavily in their armed forces and adopted warlike policies. 

Au début du 20e siècle, le militarisme était un facteur important dans la montée vers la Première Guerre mondiale, alors que les nations investissaient massivement dans leurs forces armées et adoptaient des politiques belliqueuses.

militarist

a person who supports using military force or warlike policies

militariste, belliciste

militariste, belliciste

Ex: Militarists often influence governments to adopt aggressive foreign policies. 

Les militaristes influencent souvent les gouvernements pour qu'ils adoptent des politiques étrangères agressives.

militaristic
militaristic
[Adjectif]

favoring or emphasizing military power and aggressive policies

militariste, belliqueux

militariste, belliqueux

Ex: Militaristic leaders increased defense spending significantly. 

Les dirigeants militaristes ont considérablement augmenté les dépenses de défense.

coup
coup
[nom]

a sudden illegal seizure of government power, often involving military force

coup d'état

coup d'état

Ex: The president was removed from power in a coup. 
to exile
to exile
[verbe]

to force someone to leave their home or country and live elsewhere

exiler

exiler

Ex: The emperor exiled several officials who had challenged his authority. 
dissidence

the action or process of disagreeing or disobeying established authority or doctrine

dissidence

dissidence

Ex: Her writings expressing dissidence against institutionalized racism and sexism challenged mainstream views of the era. 

Ses écrits exprimant une dissidence contre le racisme et le sexisme institutionnalisés ont remis en question les opinions dominantes de l'époque.

dissident

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

dissident, dissidente

dissident, dissidente

Ex: In authoritarian regimes, dissidents often have to operate underground or in exile to avoid arrest for their dissenting activities. 

Dans les régimes autoritaires, les dissidents doivent souvent opérer dans la clandestinité ou en exil pour éviter d'être arrêtés pour leurs activités dissidentes.

unrest
unrest
[nom]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

agitation, troubles

agitation, troubles

Ex: Economic hardships led to increasing unrest among the population. 

Les difficultés économiques ont conduit à une augmentation des troubles parmi la population.

uprising

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

soulèvement

soulèvement

Ex: Social media helped organize the uprising against the corrupt government. 

Les médias sociaux ont aidé à organiser le soulèvement contre le gouvernement corrompu.

revolution

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

révolution

révolution

Ex: The country experienced a revolution that changed the course of its history forever. 
revolutionary

a person who supports, advocates, or takes part in a political or social revolution

révolutionnaire,  insurgé

révolutionnaire, insurgé

Ex: The book contains letters written by several young revolutionaries. 
revisionist

a Communist who alters Marxist theory to support a less revolutionary approach

révisionniste, réformiste

révisionniste, réformiste

Ex: Revisionists were criticized for abandoning traditional Marxist principles. 

Les révisionnistes ont été critiqués pour avoir abandonné les principes marxistes traditionnels.

reactionary
reactionary
[Adjectif]

strongly against any political or social changes or any new ideas

réactionnaire, conservateur

réactionnaire, conservateur

Ex: The group was criticized for its reactionary stance on social issues. 

Le groupe a été critiqué pour sa position réactionnaire sur les questions sociales.

revolt
revolt
[nom]

a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power

révolte, insurrection

révolte, insurrection

Ex: The peasants' revolt was brutally suppressed by the authorities. 

La révolte des paysans a été brutalement réprimée par les autorités.

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