pattern

C1 Level Wordlist - Politics

Here you will learn some English words about politics, such as "radical", "dictator", "activism", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
CEFR C1 Vocabulary
to lobby
[Verb]

to make an attempt to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry has lobbying lawmakers for faster drug approval processes .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to reform
[Verb]

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

Ex: The school board is reforming the grading system to better reflect student performance .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
diplomatic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Diplomatic immunity protects diplomats from prosecution in host countries.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
sovereign
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The treaty was signed to ensure sovereign rights of the country were respected by its neighbors .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
radical
[Adjective]

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

Ex: radical environmentalist group staged protests to demand immediate action on climate change .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
activism
[noun]

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

Ex: She has been involved activism since her teenage years , advocating for gender equality and women 's rights .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
activist
[noun]

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

Ex: He became an activist after witnessing the poor treatment of animals in factory farms .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The newly ambassador is expected to arrive at the foreign capital next month to assume his duties .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
dictator
[noun]

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

Ex: After years of suffering under dictator, the people rose up in a revolution to demand democracy .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: policy maker's efforts to improve healthcare access have been widely praised by public health advocates .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The rise of social media has made it easier to propaganda quickly and widely .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
autonomy
[noun]

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

Ex: After autonomy, the country established its own laws and governance structures .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: constitution of South Africa , adopted in 1996 , enshrines the principles of equality and human dignity as core values of the nation .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the act or process of making laws or passing a statute

Ex: Lobbyists from various industries work to influence the outcome of legislation in Congress .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
mandate
[noun]

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

Ex: The council received mandate from its members to negotiate better working conditions with the management .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The manager found bureaucracy to be a big obstacle .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
cabinet
[noun]

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

Ex: cabinet reshuffle aimed to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to address pressing social welfare issues .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
commerce
[noun]

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

Ex: The Department of Commerce released a report on the growth of e-commerce sales in the past year, highlighting significant trends in consumer behavior.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: Negotiations for a free trade deal between the two countries stalled due to disagreements over agricultural tariffs .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
poll
[noun]

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

Ex: The results of the exit poll were surprising, showing a closer race than initially predicted by pundits.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
alliance
[noun]

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

Ex: alliances between universities foster academic exchange and collaboration in research .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ally
[noun]

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

Ex: Even in peacetime, the two countries remained close allies, working together on economic and environmental issues.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
coalition
[noun]

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

Ex: The trade union formed coalition with student organizations to advocate for better working conditions and affordable education .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
coup
[noun]

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

Ex: The country 's history was marked by several coup attempts during its transition to democracy .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
exile
[noun]

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

Ex: Exile often imposes emotional and psychological challenges on individuals separated from their homeland and loved ones .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
wing
[noun]

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

Ex: The wing of the movement advocated for radical changes to immigration laws and border security .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
treaty
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

Ex: The treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The collapse of the socialist regimes in Eastern Europe marked a shift capitalism in those countries .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
communism
[noun]

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

Ex: The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of an era for communism in Eastern Europe .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
extremism
[noun]

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

Ex: Efforts to extremism must focus on education and promoting tolerance to prevent radicalization .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
fascism
[noun]

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

Ex: The resistance movement fought bravely against the spread fascism during World War II .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The principles federalism were designed to protect the sovereignty of individual states while maintaining a unified national government .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
globalism
[noun]

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

Ex: Globalism challenges traditional notions of sovereignty , as multinational organizations and agreements often influence national policies .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: Critics argue liberalism can sometimes overlook the needs of marginalized groups , but its proponents believe that personal freedom and democratic institutions ultimately benefit everyone .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
socialism
[noun]

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

Ex: Proponents socialism argue that it can reduce economic inequality and provide better social services , such as healthcare and education , for all citizens .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
administrative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Administrative procedures streamline workflow and improve efficiency in the workplace .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
congressional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: congressional budget process determines federal spending priorities .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
constitutional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Constitutional reforms aimed to modernize the legal framework and enhance democratic governance .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
electoral
[Adjective]

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

Ex: electoral turnout in the last election was higher than expected , indicating increased civic engagement .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
interim
[Adjective]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

Ex: The council interim measures to address the crisis until a full plan was developed .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
protocol
[noun]

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

Ex: In courtroom proceedings , there protocols for addressing the judge , presenting evidence , and conducting cross-examinations .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to table
[Verb]

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

Ex: The union representatives table their concerns about working conditions during negotiations .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
entourage
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt overwhelmed by the attention her sudden fame brought , as entourage grew larger with each public appearance .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: Critics argued that the governmentappeasement of corporate interests undermined its commitment to environmental protection .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app