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B2 Level Wordlist - People and Society

Here you will learn some English words about people and society, such as "beggar", "homeless", "child labor", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
aid
aid
[noun]

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

Ex: The country received financial aid from other nations to rebuild infrastructure after the war. 
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to beg
to beg
[Verb]

to ask people for money or food, usually in public places

Ex: The beggar held out his hands and begged for alms from the pedestrians. 
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bias
bias
[noun]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

Ex: The judge showed bias and didn't treat both sides fairly. 
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biased
biased
[Adjective]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

Ex: The journalist's article was criticized for being biased towards a particular political party. 
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consequence

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: Flooding was a consequence of the heavy rains. 
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to contribute

to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause

Ex: Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items. 
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hunger
hunger
[noun]

the serious state in which one suffers from lack of food, and may result in death or disease

Ex: The organization works to alleviate hunger in underserved communities. 
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relationship

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

Ex: Building a strong relationship with customers is crucial for business success. 
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to dismiss

to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance

Ex: The company decided to dismiss several employees due to budget constraints. 
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donation
donation
[noun]

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

Ex: She made a donation to the local animal shelter. 
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equal
equal
[Adjective]

(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background

Ex: In a just society, everyone should be equal before the law, regardless of their social status. 
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majority
majority
[noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the committee members voted in favor of the new policy. 
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minority
minority
[noun]

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

Ex: The festival celebrated the traditions of local minority populations. 
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noncitizen

a person who is not a legal citizen of the country or city they work or live in

Ex: Noncitizens may have certain rights and protections under international law. 
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protester
protester
[noun]

someone who publicly shows their disagreement or opposition toward something

Ex: The protester spoke passionately about the need for reform. 
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racist
racist
[noun]

someone who believes one race has superiority over others and does not treat the members of those races fairly

Ex: The racist made offensive remarks during the discussion. 
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sexist
sexist
[noun]

someone who treats people of their opposite gender unfairly, especially toward women

Ex: She was called a sexist for making derogatory comments about women. 
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minimum wage

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

Ex: The government increased the minimum wage to help low-income workers. 
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quality of life

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

Ex: She believes access to healthcare is crucial for improving quality of life. 
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social class

a group of individuals who share similar economic, cultural, and educational status

Ex: They discussed how social class influences cultural norms and values. 
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slum
slum
[noun]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

Ex: He advocates for better housing solutions for people in slums. 
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shelter
shelter
[noun]

a place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing

Ex: She donated to a local shelter for homeless individuals. 
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to blame
to blame
[Verb]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

Ex: The teacher decided to blame the entire class for the disruption, even though only a few students were involved. 
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to march
to march
[Verb]

to walk with a large group of people as a sign of protest

Ex: The protesters chanted slogans as they marched, their voices echoing through the streets. 
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to starve
to starve
[Verb]

to die from lack of food

Ex: During the famine, many people in the region starved due to lack of food and resources. 
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to strike
to strike
[Verb]

to stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.

Ex: The workers decided to strike for better pay and benefits. 
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honor
honor
[noun]

great regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles

Ex: The military medal was a symbol of honor for his courageous actions. 
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to get together

to meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize

Ex: We should get together to discuss the project's details. 
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disrespect

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

Ex: They were upset by the disrespect shown towards their culture. 
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beggar
beggar
[noun]

someone who lives by asking people for food or money

Ex: The beggar sat on the sidewalk, holding a sign asking for assistance. 
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homeless
homeless
[noun]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

Ex: The organization provides support services for the homeless in the area. 
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child labor

the use of children in a business or other forms of work that is harmful to their physical and mental development

Ex: Child labor remains a significant issue in many developing countries, where children are often forced to work in dangerous conditions. 
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alcohol abuse

the excessive consumption of alcohol which can cause harm to physical health, mental well-being, social relationships, and overall functioning

Ex: His alcohol abuse affected his job performance, leading to multiple warnings from his employer. 
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Alcoholics Anonymous

an international organization with a spiritually inclined twelve-step program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol

Ex: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings provide a supportive environment for individuals recovering from alcohol addiction. 
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alcoholic
alcoholic
[noun]

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

Ex: The alcoholic sought help to overcome their addiction. 
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prostitution

the business or act of having sexual intercourse with people in exchange for money

Ex: He researched the history of prostitution in different cultures. 
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