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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Maatschappelijke Kaders, Bestuur en Welzijn

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
political asylum
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons

politiek asiel, politieke bescherming

politiek asiel, politieke bescherming

Ex: The government granted political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime .De regering verleende **politiek asiel** aan de journalist die vluchtte uit een onderdrukkend regime.
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labor migration
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the movement of people from one area or country to another for the purpose of finding work

arbeidsmigratie, migratie van arbeidskrachten

arbeidsmigratie, migratie van arbeidskrachten

Ex: Rising housing costs have reshaped internal labor migration trends.Stijgende huisvestingskosten hebben de trends in interne **arbeidsmigratie** hervormd.
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plea
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sincere and humble request, often made in times of need or desperation

smeekbede, verzoek

smeekbede, verzoek

Ex: The workers ' plea for better working conditions was finally heard by the management .Het **verzoek** van de werknemers voor betere arbeidsomstandigheden werd eindelijk gehoord door het management.
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vigilant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

cautious and attentive of one's surrounding, especially to detect and respond to potential dangers or problems

waakzaam, alert

waakzaam, alert

Ex: The citizens formed a neighborhood watch group to remain vigilant against burglaries and vandalism .De burgers vormden een buurtwachtgroep om **waakzaam** te blijven tegen inbraken en vandalisme.
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affordable housing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

residential units that are reasonably priced and accessible to people with low to moderate incomes

betaalbare huisvesting, goedkope woning

betaalbare huisvesting, goedkope woning

Ex: Without access to affordable housing, many residents are forced to move farther from urban centers .Zonder toegang tot **betaalbare huisvesting** worden veel inwoners gedwongen verder van stadscentra te verhuizen.
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measure
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

maatregel, stap

maatregel, stap

Ex: As a precautionary measure, they installed smoke detectors throughout the building .Als voorzorgs**maatregel** installeerden ze rookmelders door het hele gebouw.
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to permit
[werkwoord]

to officially authorize or grant permission for something to occur or be done

toestaan, vergunnen

toestaan, vergunnen

Ex: The museum permitted photography without flash inside the exhibit halls .Het museum **stond** fotografie zonder flits toe in de expositiezalen.
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an extremely severe action, policy, or rule, seen as excessive or unjust

Ex: Such draconian measures can lead to public unrest.
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charitable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

liefdadig, gul

liefdadig, gul

Ex: The charitable donors funded the new wing of the children 's hospital .De **liefdadige** donateurs financierden de nieuwe vleugel van het kinderziekenhuis.
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alleviation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process or action of making something distressing less severe or intense

verlichting, vermindering

verlichting, vermindering

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asylum seeker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who has fled their home country due to fear of persecution, based on race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and is seeking international protection in another country

asielzoeker, asielaanvrager

asielzoeker, asielaanvrager

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legislation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

wetgeving, wet

wetgeving, wet

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status quo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

status quo, huidige stand van zaken

status quo, huidige stand van zaken

Ex: The company ’s policy aims to preserve the status quo in terms of employee benefits .Het beleid van het bedrijf is gericht op het behoud van de **status quo** wat betreft werknemersvoordelen.
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to do away with
[werkwoord]

to stop using or having something

afschaffen, uitbannen

afschaffen, uitbannen

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .Als onderdeel van de kostenbesparende maatregelen heeft het bedrijf ervoor gekozen om bepaalde niet-essentiële diensten **af te schaffen**.
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the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact the standard of living for citizens.
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globalization
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

globalisering,  internationalisering

globalisering, internationalisering

Ex: The cultural influence of Hollywood is a major example of globalization in the entertainment industry .De culturele invloed van Hollywood is een belangrijk voorbeeld van **globalisering** in de entertainmentindustrie.
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to lay down
[werkwoord]

to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed

vaststellen, definiëren

vaststellen, definiëren

Ex: The police officer laid the law down to the teenagers, warning them of the consequences of their actions.De politieagent **legde** de wet uit aan de tieners en waarschuwde hen voor de gevolgen van hun daden.
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policy maker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who makes decisions about the policies that a government or organization follows

beleidsmaker, besluitvormer

beleidsmaker, besluitvormer

Ex: The policy maker's efforts to improve healthcare access have been widely praised by public health advocates .De inspanningen van de **beleidsmaker** om de toegang tot gezondheidszorg te verbeteren, zijn breed geprezen door voorstanders van volksgezondheid.
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to regulate
[werkwoord]

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

reguleren, controleren

reguleren, controleren

Ex: The manager is actively regulating safety protocols for the workplace .De manager is actief bezig met het **reguleren** van veiligheidsprotocollen voor de werkplek.
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provision
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of making something available, especially necessities or services

voorziening, levering

voorziening, levering

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revolution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

revolutie

revolutie

Ex: The revolution resulted in significant political and social reforms across the nation .**De revolutie** leidde tot significante politieke en sociale hervormingen in het hele land.
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social fabric
[Zinsdeel]

the underlying structure of relationships, values, and institutions that hold a society together

Ex: The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the social fabric.
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establishment
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the group of people or departments responsible for managing or governing an organization or system

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advocate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who actively supports, promotes, or defends a particular cause or viewpoint, often through public speaking, writing, or activism

verdediger, voorstander

verdediger, voorstander

Ex: The student acted as an advocate for inclusive education policies .De student trad op als **voorvechter** van inclusief onderwijsbeleid.
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alliance
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

Ex: Cultural alliances between universities foster academic exchange and collaboration in research .
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constraint
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something that limits or restricts actions, choices, or development

beperking, restrictie

beperking, restrictie

Ex: The team 's constraints included limited equipment and space .De **beperkingen** van het team omvatten beperkte uitrusting en ruimte.
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commuter
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

forens, pendelaar

forens, pendelaar

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .Het treinstation was vol met **forenzen** op weg naar de stad.
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occupancy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the action of entering, settling into, or claiming control over a building or space, often for residence, use, or ownership

bezetting, inbezitneming

bezetting, inbezitneming

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amenity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

voorziening, dienst

voorziening, dienst

Ex: Access to public transportation is a key amenity for city dwellers .Toegang tot openbaar vervoer is een belangrijke **voorziening** voor stadsbewoners.
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housing
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

huisvesting, woning

huisvesting, woning

Ex: Good housing conditions improve people ’s quality of life .Goede **huisvestingsomstandigheden** verbeteren de levenskwaliteit van mensen.
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infrastructure
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infrastructuur, infrastructuren

infrastructuur, infrastructuren

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .De ontwikkeling van **infrastructuur** is essentieel voor het aantrekken van buitenlandse investeringen.
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megacity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very large city with a population of more than 10 million people

megastad, reusachtige metropool

megastad, reusachtige metropool

Ex: The government plans to invest heavily in the megacity’s transportation system .De regering plant om zwaar te investeren in het transportsysteem van de **megastad**.
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alleyway
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a narrow passage between or behind buildings, typically used for access, deliveries, or shortcuts

steeg, doorgang

steeg, doorgang

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voluntary
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

working without pay

vrijwillig, onbezoldigd

vrijwillig, onbezoldigd

Ex: The organization relied on voluntary contributions from people who wanted to help .De organisatie vertrouwde op **vrijwillige** bijdragen van mensen die wilden helpen.
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