Boek Insight - Upper-intermediate - Woordenschatinzicht 10

to enlarge or lengthen something

vergroten, verleng

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

personalizeren, customizen

a country controlled by elected representatives chosen by the people, following principles of political equality and protection of individual rights

democratie

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

egalitarist

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populair, bemind

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

stemmen, een stem uitbrengen

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campagne, operatie

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

verkiezen, kiezen

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minderheid, kleine groep

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

tirann, dictator

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

verantwoordelijkheid, plicht

the larger part or number of a given set or group

meerderheid

to control and be in charge of a country

heersen, besturen

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

beperken, afschaffen

to follow commands, rules, or orders

gehoorzamen

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritaire, gezaghebbend

possessing great strength or force

krachtig, sterk

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

dictatuur, autocratisch regime

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

vrijheid, zelfbeschikking

the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor

slavernij, onderwerping

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

zwakte, zwakke plek

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

armoede

a period or state where there is no war or violence

vrede

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

oorlog

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

onderpand, zekerheid

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

gemeenschappelijk, collectief

the presence of a wide range of different elements or qualities within a group or system

diversiteit

the act of guiding or directing a group of people towards a shared goal or objective

leiderschap, leiding

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

profiteur, dezelfde

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

momentum, kracht

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

gelijkheid

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

regular and without any exceptional features

gemeenschappelijk, gebruikelijk

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

distributie, verdeling

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

handhaving, toepassing

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

kans, gelegenheid

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

stembriefje, stemkaart

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

kandidaat, kandidate

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

kiesdistrict, gezelschap

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

kiezers, kiesrechtige bevolking

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifest

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

stemlokaal, stemstation

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

opkomst, stempercentage

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

afschaffen, opheffen

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

uitroeien, uitbannen

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

beleid, strategie

to formally promise to do something

beloven, zich verbinden tot

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

vloeken, schelden

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tirannie

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

wapens, gewapend personeel