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appeasement
to lobby
to lobby
Verb
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/ˈɫɑbi/
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to make an attempt to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

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intransitive
to reform
Verb
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/ɹəˈfɔɹm/, /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/

to make a society, law, system, or organization better or more effective by making many changes to it

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transitive
diplomatic
Adjective
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/ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪk/

related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries

sovereign
Adjective
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/ˈsɑvɹən/

(of a country or state) self-governed and free from external control

radical
radical
Adjective
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/ˈɹædəkəɫ/, /ˈɹædɪkəɫ/

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

activism
activism
noun
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/ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

the action of striving to bring about social or political reform, especially as a member of an organization with specific objectives

activist
activist
noun
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/ˈæktəvəst/, /ˈæktɪvɪst/

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

ambassador
noun
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/æmˈbæsədɝ/

a senior official whose job is living in a foreign country and representing their own country

dictator
noun
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/ˈdɪkteɪtɝ/, /dɪkˈteɪtɝ/

a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

policy maker
noun
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/pˈɑːlɪsi mˈeɪkɚ/

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

propaganda
noun
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/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡændə/

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

What is "propaganda"?

Propaganda refers to information, often biased or misleading, that is used to promote a particular political cause, ideology, or point of view. It is typically spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions or behaviors, sometimes by presenting facts in a distorted or one-sided way. Propaganda can be found in various forms of media, such as newspapers, television, and social media, and is often used by governments, organizations, or political groups to shape public perception. While propaganda may appear persuasive, it is designed to manipulate rather than inform, often lacking balance or objectivity.

autonomy
noun
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/əˈtɑnəmi/, /ɔˈtɑnəmi/

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

constitution
noun
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/ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃən/

the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

legislation
noun
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/ˌɫɛdʒəˈsɫeɪʃən/

the act or process of making laws or passing a statute

mandate
noun
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/ˈmænˌdeɪt/

the legality and power given to a government or other organization after winning an election

bureaucracy
noun
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/bjʊˈɹɑkɹəsi/

a system of government that is controlled by officials who are not elected rather employed

cabinet
noun
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/ˈkæbɪnɪt/

senior members of a government who make decisions and control the policy of the government

commerce
noun
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/ˈkɑmɝs/

the act of buying and selling goods and services, particularly between countries

free trade
noun
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/fɹˈiː tɹˈeɪd/

a system of international trading in which there are no restrictions or taxes on goods bought or sold

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poll
noun
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/ˈpoʊɫ/

a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject

alliance
alliance
noun
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/əˈɫaɪəns/

an association between countries, organizations, political parties, etc. in order to achieve common interests

ally
ally
noun
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/ˈæɫaɪ/, /əˈɫaɪ/

a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

coalition
noun
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/ˌkoʊəˈɫɪʃən/

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

nonalignment
coup
noun
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/ˈku/

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

exile
noun
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/ˈɛɡˌzaɪɫ/, /ˈɛkˌsaɪɫ/

the situation of someone who is sent to live in another country or city by force, particularly as a penalty or for political reasons

wing
noun
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/wɪŋ/

members of a political party or other organization who have a certain function or share certain views

treaty
noun
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/ˈtɹiti/

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

What is a "treaty"?

A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, typically countries or governments. It is used to regulate relationships and cooperation on various issues, such as trade, defense, or environmental protection. Treaties are negotiated and signed by representatives of the parties involved and often require approval by each party's governing body to become effective. They establish specific terms and conditions that the parties agree to follow and can address a wide range of topics and concerns.

capitalism
noun
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/ˈkæpɪtəˌɫɪzəm/

an economic and political system in which industry, businesses, and properties belong to the private sector rather than the government

socialism
communism
noun
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/ˈkɑmjəˌnɪzəm/

a political system in which the government controls all industry, every citizen is equally treated, and private ownership does not exist

extremism
noun
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/ˌɛkˈstɹɛmɪzəm/, /ˌɛkˈstɹiˌmɪzəm/

religious or political actions, beliefs, or ideas that most people find them extreme, unreasonable, and abnormal

fascism
noun
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/ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/

an extreme right-wing political attitude or system characterized by a strong central government, aggressively promoting one's country or race above others, as well as prohibiting any opposition

federalism
noun
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/ˈfɛdɝəˌɫɪzəm/, /ˈfɛdɹəˌɫɪzəm/

a political system in which a central government controls the affairs of each self-governed state

globalism
noun
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/ɡlˈoʊbəlˌɪzəm/

a belief in which the actions of one country affect all other countries in the world and that economic policy is built on benefiting the whole world not an individual country

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liberalism
noun
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/ˈɫɪˌbɝəˌɫɪzəm/

the political belief that promotes personal freedom, democracy, gradual changes in society, and free trade

socialism
noun
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/ˈsoʊʃəˌɫɪzəm/

a political and economic principle in which main industries are controlled by the government and that wealth is equally divided among citizens

capitalism
administrative
Adjective
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/ədˈmɪnəˌstɹeɪtɪv/

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

congressional
Adjective
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/kənˈɡɹɛʃənəɫ/

relating to the United States Congress, which makes laws and oversees the government

constitutional
Adjective
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/ˌkɑnstəˈtuʃənəɫ/

relating to or in accordance with the rules laid out in a constitution, which is a set of fundamental laws for a country or organization

unconstitutional
electoral
electoral
Adjective
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/ɪˈɫɛktɝəɫ/

related to voting, elections, or the process of choosing representatives through voting mechanisms

interim
Adjective
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/ˈɪnɝəm/, /ˈɪntɝəm/, /ˈɪntɹəm/

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

protocol
noun
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/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑɫ/, /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔɫ/

a set of rules and appropriate behavior that officials use on formal occasions

to table
Verb
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/ˈteɪbəl/

to formally bring up a proposal, discussion, etc. at a meeting for consideration

entourage
noun
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/ˌɑntɝˈɑʒ/, /ˌɑntʊˈɹɑʒ/

a group of people who work for and accompany a person of power or fame

appeasement
noun
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/əˈpizmənt/

a policy of giving in to the demands of others in order to maintain peace, often at the cost of one's own principles or values

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