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aristocracy
aristocracy
[Rzeczownik]

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

arystokracja, szlachta

arystokracja, szlachta

Ex: The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire. 
bourgeois
bourgeois
[przymiotnik]

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

burżuazyjny, kapitalistyczny

burżuazyjny, kapitalistyczny

Ex: The strike was seen as a challenge to the bourgeois elite controlling the factories. 
cabal
cabal
[Rzeczownik]

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

spisek, klika

spisek, klika

Ex: The novel centers on a cabal plotting to overthrow the monarchy. 
caste
caste
[Rzeczownik]

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

kasta, system kastowy

kasta, system kastowy

Ex: The caste system in India historically divided society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and social status. 
clientele
clientele
[Rzeczownik]

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

klientela, baza klientów

klientela, baza klientów

Ex: The boutique's clientele favored minimalist fashion and high-end fabrics. 
clique
clique
[Rzeczownik]

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

klika

klika

Ex: In high school, there was a clique of popular kids who always hung out together and rarely interacted with anyone else. 
junta
junta
[Rzeczownik]

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

junta, rząd wojskowy

junta, rząd wojskowy

Ex: Protests erupted across the nation, demanding an end to the junta’s authoritarian rule. 
oligarchy
oligarchy
[Rzeczownik]

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

oligarchia, rządy małej grupy

oligarchia, rządy małej grupy

Ex: An oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or families. 
plutocracy
plutocracy
[Rzeczownik]

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

plutokracja, rządy bogatych

plutokracja, rządy bogatych

Ex: Critics argue that the country's political system has evolved into a plutocracy, where economic elites wield disproportionate influence over government policies. 
quorum
quorum
[Rzeczownik]

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

kworum, minimalna wymagana liczba

kworum, minimalna wymagana liczba

Ex: The board meeting could not proceed as scheduled because there was not enough members present to meet the quorum requirement. 
coterie
coterie
[Rzeczownik]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

koteria, ekskluzywna grupa

koteria, ekskluzywna grupa

Ex: The literary coterie gathered regularly to discuss their favorite books and authors. 
apolitical
apolitical
[przymiotnik]

having no interest or involvement in politics

apolityczny, niezainteresowany polityką

apolityczny, niezainteresowany polityką

Ex: Despite working in the political realm, Jane remained apolitical, focusing solely on humanitarian efforts rather than aligning with any party. 
to caucus
to caucus
[Czasownik]

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

odbywać kaukus, spotykać się na kaukusie

odbywać kaukus, spotykać się na kaukusie

Ex: The party members caucused before the election to choose their nominee. 
fiat
fiat
[Rzeczownik]

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

dekret, nakaz sądowy

dekret, nakaz sądowy

Ex: The court issued a fiat requiring the company to halt construction immediately. 
to gerrymander
to gerrymander
[Czasownik]

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

manipulować okręgami wyborczymi, dzielić okręgi wyborcze w sposób korzystny

manipulować okręgami wyborczymi, dzielić okręgi wyborcze w sposób korzystny

Ex: Politicians often gerrymander districts to ensure their party's dominance in elections. 
partisan
partisan
[przymiotnik]

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

stronniczy, partyjny

stronniczy, partyjny

Ex: The partisan media outlet only presents news that aligns with its political agenda. 
sedition
sedition
[Rzeczownik]

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

bunt, rewolta

bunt, rewolta

Ex: The revolutionary pamphlet was charged with sedition, as it called for citizens to overthrow the government. 
suffrage
suffrage
[Rzeczownik]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

prawo wyborcze, prawo głosu

prawo wyborcze, prawo głosu

Ex: Some countries still restrict suffrage based on gender, age, or socio-economic status. 
mandate
mandate
[Rzeczownik]

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

mandat, dekret

mandat, dekret

Ex: The council issued a mandate requiring all businesses to reduce energy consumption. 
prerogative
prerogative
[Rzeczownik]

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

prerogatywa, wyłączne prawo

prerogatywa, wyłączne prawo

Ex: It was the king's prerogative to grant titles of nobility. 
ascendancy
ascendancy
[Rzeczownik]

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

przewaga, dominacja

przewaga, dominacja

Ex: The company's ascendancy in the tech market came after years of innovation. 
demotic
demotic
[przymiotnik]

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

popularny, potoczny

popularny, potoczny

Ex: The comedian's demotic humor resonated with audiences across the country. 
ethnocentric
ethnocentric
[przymiotnik]

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

etnocentryczny, skupiony na własnej grupie etnicznej

etnocentryczny, skupiony na własnej grupie etnicznej

Ex: The documentary criticized the ethnocentric views that shaped colonial policies. 
ivory tower
ivory tower
[Rzeczownik]

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

oderwany od rzeczywistości, żyć w swojej bańce

oderwany od rzeczywistości, żyć w swojej bańce

Ex: The policy sounded good in the ivory tower, but it made no sense on the ground. 
to [rule] the roost

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

rządzić wszystkim, mieć ostatnie słowo

rządzić wszystkim, mieć ostatnie słowo

Ex: In that office, Sandra rules the roost. 
schism
schism
[Rzeczownik]

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

schizma, podział

schizma, podział

Ex: A schism in the political party caused a split in leadership and policy. 
demagogue
demagogue
[Rzeczownik]

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

demagog, prowokator

demagog, prowokator

Ex: The demagogue stirred up emotions and exploited fears to gain support for his political agenda. 
despot
despot
[Rzeczownik]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

despota, tyran

despota, tyran

Ex: Citizens lived in fear under the despot’s regime, knowing that disobedience would be harshly punished. 
beholden
beholden
[przymiotnik]

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

zobowiązany, wdzięczny

zobowiązany, wdzięczny

Ex: She felt beholden to her mentor for guiding her through difficult times in her career. 
backlash
backlash
[Rzeczownik]

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

negatywna reakcja, kontrreakcja

negatywna reakcja, kontrreakcja

Ex: The new law sparked a widespread backlash among environmental groups. 
milieu
milieu
[Rzeczownik]

the social or cultural setting or environment

środowisko

środowisko

Ex: Growing up in a tight-knit community, Sarah's milieu shaped her values and beliefs. 
to [change] horses (in|) midstream

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

zmieniać strategię w trakcie, zmienić kurs w połowie

zmieniać strategię w trakcie, zmienić kurs w połowie

Ex: The project was already behind schedule, so changing horses midstream would only make things worse. 
distaff
distaff
[przymiotnik]

relating to women in general

żeński, matczyny

żeński, matczyny

Ex: The distaff relatives gathered for the annual reunion. 
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