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Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 8 - 8A i Solutions Upper-Intermediate kursboken, såsom "ojämlikhet", "globalisering", "petition", etc.

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gender inequality
[Substantiv]

the unfair treatment of people based on their gender, where one gender, usually women, has fewer rights, opportunities, or resources than the other

könsdiskriminering, könsdiskriminering

könsdiskriminering, könsdiskriminering

Ex: Gender inequality is a problem in many workplaces, where men are more likely to be hired for higher-paying jobs.**Könsdiskriminering** är ett problem på många arbetsplatser, där män är mer benägna att anställas för högre betalda jobb.
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globalization
[Substantiv]

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 .
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global warming
[Substantiv]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

global uppvärmning, klimatförändring

global uppvärmning, klimatförändring

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .**Global uppvärmning** hotar ekosystem och vilda djur.
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homelessness
[Substantiv]

the fact or condition of not having a home

hemlöshet, bostadslöshet

hemlöshet, bostadslöshet

Ex: She dedicated her career to raising awareness about homelessness and advocating for policy changes .Hon ägnade sin karriär åt att öka medvetenheten om **hemlöshet** och förespråka policyförändringar.
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immigration
[Substantiv]

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

invandring

invandring

Ex: After decades of immigration, the neighborhood has become a vibrant , multicultural community .Efter decennier av **invandring** har grannskapet blivit en livfull, mångkulturell gemenskap.
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racism
[Substantiv]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

rasism, rasdiskriminering

rasism, rasdiskriminering

Ex: Racism in the police force has been a long-standing issue .**Rasism** inom polisen har länge varit ett problem.
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terrorism
[Substantiv]

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

terrorism

terrorism

Ex: Many countries are strengthening their laws against terrorism to protect national security .Många länder stärker sina lagar mot **terrorism** för att skydda den nationella säkerheten.
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unemployment
[Substantiv]

the state of being without a job

arbetslöshet, utan jobb

arbetslöshet, utan jobb

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Många människor stod inför långvarig **arbetslöshet** under den globala finanskrisen.
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campaign
[Substantiv]

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

kampanj

kampanj

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .Vaccinations**kampanjen** lyckades nå sårbara befolkningar och förhindra spridningen av sjukdom.
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sign
[Substantiv]

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

tecken, symbol

tecken, symbol

Ex: The infinity sign symbolizes something that has no end .Oändlighetens **symbol** representerar något som inte har något slut.
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to stand
[Verb]

to have a certain opinion regarding an issue

stå, vara

stå, vara

Ex: Where do you stand on this issue ?Var **står** du i den här frågan?
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to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

stödja,  hjälpa

stödja, hjälpa

Ex: The teacher always tries to support her students by offering extra help after class .Läraren försöker alltid att **stödja** sina elever genom att erbjuda extra hjälp efter lektionen.
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to vote
[Verb]

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.

rösta, avge en röst

rösta, avge en röst

Ex: He voted for the first time after turning eighteen .Han **röstade** för första gången efter att ha fyllt arton.
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to write
[Verb]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

skriva

skriva

Ex: Can you write a note for the delivery person ?Kan du **skriva** en lapp till budet?
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benefit concert
[Substantiv]

a musical performance or event organized to raise money or awareness for a particular cause or charity

välgörenhetskonsert, benefickonsert

välgörenhetskonsert, benefickonsert

Ex: Tickets for the benefit concert were sold out within hours , with all proceeds going to the homeless shelter .Biljetterna till **välgörenhetskonserten** sålde slut på några timmar, alla intäkter går till härbärget för hemlösa.
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election day
[Substantiv]

the day on which citizens of a country go to the polls to cast their vote in an election

valdag, röstdag

valdag, röstdag

Ex: She made sure to arrive early on election day to avoid the afternoon rush at the polls .Hon såg till att komma tidigt på **valdagen** för att undvika eftermiddagsträngseln vid vallokalen.
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interview
[Substantiv]

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

intervju,  samtal

intervju, samtal

Ex: The journalist conducted an interview with the politician regarding recent policy changes .Journalisten genomförde en **intervju** med politikern om de senaste policyförändringarna.
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political
[adjektiv]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politisk

politisk

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .Medierna spelar en avgörande roll för att informera allmänheten om **politiska** utvecklingar och hålla valda tjänstemän ansvariga.
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debate
[Substantiv]

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

debatt

debatt

Ex: The debate over healthcare reform continues to be a contentious issue in politics .**Debatten** om sjukvårdsreformen fortsätter att vara en kontroversiell fråga i politiken.
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parliament
[Substantiv]

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

parlament

parlament

Ex: The opposition party criticized the government 's policies during the parliament meeting .
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candidate
[Substantiv]

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

kandidat, kandidata

kandidat, kandidata

Ex: The candidate promised to tackle climate change if elected .**Kandidaten** lovade att tackla klimatförändringarna om han valdes.
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coalition
[Substantiv]

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

koalition, allians

koalition, allians

Ex: The trade union formed a coalition with student organizations to advocate for better working conditions and affordable education .Facket bildade en **koalition** med studentorganisationer för att förespråka bättre arbetsvillkor och överkomlig utbildning.
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constituency
[Substantiv]

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

valkrets, väljarkår

valkrets, väljarkår

Ex: A survey was conducted to gauge the opinion of the constituency on the new tax reform .En undersökning genomfördes för att mäta **valkretsens** åsikt om den nya skattereformen.
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general election
[Substantiv]

a political event in which voters choose their representatives in a government at the national or state level

allmänna valet

allmänna valet

Ex: The candidate is preparing for a general election campaign that will focus on healthcare reform .Kandidaten förbereder sig för en **allmän valkampanj** som kommer att fokusera på hälsoreform.
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protest
[Substantiv]

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

protest

protest

Ex: The community held a peaceful protest to express their concerns about the development plans .Samhället höll en fredlig **protest** för att uttrycka sina farhågor om utvecklingsplanerna.
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to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

demonstrera, bevisa

demonstrera, bevisa

Ex: She demonstrated her leadership abilities by organizing a successful event .Hon **demonstrerade** sina ledaregenskaper genom att organisera en framgångsrik händelse.
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to go on
[Verb]

to start operating or functioning

sätta igång, starta

sätta igång, starta

Ex: The heating system goes on automatically when the temperature drops below a certain level .Värmesystemet **startar automatiskt** när temperaturen sjunker under en viss nivå.
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demonstration
[Substantiv]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demonstration

demonstration

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .Det politiska partiet organiserade en **demonstration** för att protestera mot korruption i regeringen.
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march
[Substantiv]

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

marsch, parad

marsch, parad

Ex: The march ended in front of the government building .**Marschen** slutade framför regeringsbyggnaden.
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to hold
[Verb]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

anordna, hålla

anordna, hålla

Ex: The CEO held negotiations with potential investors .VD:n **höll** förhandlingar med potentiella investerare.
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rally
[Substantiv]

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party

möte, rally

möte, rally

Ex: He was arrested during the rally for protesting against government policies he viewed as unfair .Han arresterades under **demonstrationen** för att ha protesterat mot regeringens politik som han ansåg orättvis.
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to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

uppbära, stödja

uppbära, stödja

Ex: The wall can hold up the heavy bookshelves .Väggen kan **hålla upp** de tunga bokhyllorna.
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placard
[Substantiv]

a sign or poster that is usually used for public display, often for advertising or promoting a message or cause

plakat, affisch

plakat, affisch

Ex: They handed out placards at the demonstration to encourage people to join the cause .De delade ut **plakat** vid demonstrationen för att uppmuntra folk att gå med i saken.
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to listen
[Verb]

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

lyssna

lyssna

Ex: She likes to listen to classical music while studying .Hon gillar att **lyssna** på klassisk musik medan hon studerar.
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speech
[Substantiv]

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

tal

tal

Ex: He practiced his acceptance speech in front of the mirror before the award ceremony .Han övade sitt **tal** inför spegeln innan prisutdelningen.
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to shout
[Verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

skrika, ropa

skrika, ropa

Ex: When caught in a sudden rainstorm , they had to shout to communicate over the sound of the pouring rain .När de blev överraskade av ett plötsligt regnskval, var de tvungna att **skrika** för att kommunicera över ljudet av det strömmande regnet.
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slogan
[Substantiv]

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

slogan, motto

slogan, motto

Ex: The environmental group 's slogan " Save the Earth , One Step at a Time " resonated deeply with the public during their campaign .Miljögruppens **slogan** "Rädda Jorden, Steg för Steg" fick stark genklang hos allmänheten under deras kampanj.
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to sign
[Verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

underteckna

underteckna

Ex: Right now , the executive is actively signing letters for the upcoming mailing .Just nu **undertecknar** chefen aktivt brev för den kommande postutskickningen.
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petition
[Substantiv]

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

petition, ansökan

petition, ansökan

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global
[adjektiv]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, världsomspännande

global, världsomspännande

Ex: The internet enables global communication and access to information across continents .Internet möjliggör **global** kommunikation och tillgång till information över kontinenter.
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issue
[Substantiv]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

problem, svårighet

problem, svårighet

Ex: The bank faced an issue with its online banking portal , causing inconvenience to users .Banken stötte på ett **problem** med sin internetbankportal, vilket orsakade besvär för användarna.
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censorship
[Substantiv]

the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

censur, informationskontroll

censur, informationskontroll

Ex: Censorship of the media during wartime is common to prevent the enemy from gaining strategic information .**Censur** av media under krigstid är vanligt för att förhindra att fienden får strategisk information.
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corruption
[Substantiv]

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

korruption, mutor

korruption, mutor

Ex: He was accused of corruption after accepting kickbacks from contractors in exchange for favorable deals .Han anklagades för **korruption** efter att ha accepterat mutor från entreprenörer i utbyte mot förmånliga avtal.
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disease
[Substantiv]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

sjukdom, sjukdom

sjukdom, sjukdom

Ex: The disease is spreading rapidly through the population .**Sjukdomen** sprider sig snabbt genom befolkningen.
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famine
[Substantiv]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

svält, brist på mat

svält, brist på mat

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .**Svälten** orsakade stort lidande bland befolkningen.
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hung parliament
[Substantiv]

a situation in government where no one political party or group has more than half of the total number of seats in the parliament

hängt parlament, parlament utan majoritet

hängt parlament, parlament utan majoritet

Ex: The political instability caused by the hung parliament made it challenging to address urgent national issues.Den politiska instabiliteten orsakad av det **hängande parlamentet** gjorde det utmanande att adressera akuta nationella frågor.
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majority
[Substantiv]

the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election

majoritet

majoritet

Ex: To form a government , the party needed to gain a majority in the national assembly .För att bilda en regering behövde partiet få en **majoritet** i nationalförsamlingen.
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member
[Substantiv]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

medlem, deltagare

medlem, deltagare

Ex: To become a member, you need to fill out this application form .För att bli **medlem** måste du fylla i denna ansökningsblankett.
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prime minister
[Substantiv]

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

statsminister, regeringschef

statsminister, regeringschef

Ex: The Prime Minister's term in office ended after a successful vote of no confidence in Parliament.**Statsministerns** mandatperiod slutade efter en framgångsrik misstroendeförklaring i parlamentet.
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a system of voting where the number of seats won by a political party or group of candidates is proportional to the number of votes they receive from the electorate

proportionellt valsystem, system med proportionell representation

proportionellt valsystem, system med proportionell representation

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vote
[Substantiv]

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

röst

röst

Ex: The committee conducted a vote to decide the winner of the design competition .Kommittén genomförde en **omröstning** för att bestämma vinnaren av design tävlingen.
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advertisement
[Substantiv]

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

reklam, annons

reklam, annons

Ex: The government released an advertisement about the importance of vaccinations .Regeringen släppte en **annons** om vikten av vaccinationer.
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to put things into a particular order or structure

organisera, ordna

organisera, ordna

Ex: Can you please organize the books on the shelf by genre ?Kan du snälla **organisera** böckerna i hyllan efter genre?
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nuclear weapon
[Substantiv]

a type of explosive device that derives its destructive power from nuclear reactions

kärnvapen

kärnvapen

Ex: Some argue that the presence of nuclear weapons has prevented large-scale wars through the concept of deterrence .Vissa hävdar att närvaron av **kärnvapen** har förhindrat storskaliga krig genom avskräckningskonceptet.
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