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Politics and government – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: armistice, asylum, asylum-seeker, bill, campaign… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. armistice /'ɑ:rmɪstɪs/ (noun) — an agreement to stop fighting for a time
    Example: The two sides signed an armistice.
    Synonyms: ceasefire, truce, peace agreement
  2. asylum /ə'saɪləm/ (noun) — protection given by a country to someone escaping danger or persecution
    Example: She applied for asylum in Canada.
    Synonyms: protection, refuge, shelter
  3. asylum-seeker /ə'saɪləm,si:kər/ (noun) — a person who has asked for protection in another country
    Example: The asylum-seeker waited for a decision.
    Synonyms: refugee applicant, asylum applicant
  4. bill /bɪl/ (noun) — a written proposal for a new law
    Example: The bill was introduced in Parliament today.
    Synonyms: proposed law, draft law, legislation
  5. campaign /kæm'peɪn/ (noun) — An organized effort to achieve a goal or change something.
    Example: The charity launched a campaign to raise money.
    Synonyms: drive, effort, initiative
  6. ceasefire /'si:s,faɪər/ (noun) — an agreement to stop fighting for a time
    Example: The two sides agreed to a ceasefire.
    Synonyms: truce, armistice, halt in fighting
  7. civil disobedience /,sɪvəl ,dɪsə'bi:diəns/ (phrase) — Breaking a law peacefully to protest a rule or government.
    Example: They practiced civil disobedience to protest the new law.
    Synonyms: nonviolent protest, peaceful resistance
  8. civil war /,sɪvəl 'wɔ:r/ (noun) — a war between groups from the same country
    Example: The civil war lasted for years.
    Synonyms: internal war, fratricidal war
  9. civilian casualties /sɪ,vɪliən ,kæʒu'æltiz/ (noun) — injuries or deaths among people who are not fighting
    Example: Civilian casualties were reported after the attack.
    Synonyms: civilian deaths, noncombatant casualties
  10. claim asylum /kleɪm ə'saɪləm/ (phrase) — ask a country for protection from danger at home
    Example: She came here to claim asylum.
    Synonyms: seek asylum, apply for asylum
  11. committee /kə'mɪti/ (noun) — a small group of people chosen to discuss and decide on matters
    Example: The committee will meet next week.
    Synonyms: panel, board, group
  12. committee stage /kə'mɪti steɪdʒ/ (phrase) — the stage when a proposal is examined by a small group
    Example: The bill is now in committee stage.
    Synonyms: review stage, examination stage, committee review
  13. conquest /'kɑ:nkwest/ (noun) — the taking of land or control by force
    Example: The conquest of the city took many years.
    Synonyms: capture, subjugation
  14. constituency /kən'stɪtjʊənsi/ (noun) — the area that elects one representative
    Example: She lives in a rural constituency.
    Synonyms: district, electoral district, seat
  15. constituent /kən'stɪtjʊənt/ (noun) — a person who lives in a particular area and is represented there
    Example: Each constituent can vote in the election.
    Synonyms: voter, resident, elector
  16. constitution /,kɒnstɪ'tju:ʃən/ (noun) — the set of basic rules that a country or organization follows
    Example: The constitution guarantees basic rights.
    Synonyms: charter, framework, basic law
  17. coronation /,kɔ:rə'neɪʃən/ (noun) — the ceremony of making a king or queen official
    Example: Her coronation was held in the cathedral.
    Synonyms: crowning, inauguration
  18. corruption /kə'rʌpʃən/ (noun) — dishonest behavior by people in power
    Example: The scandal exposed corruption in the office.
    Synonyms: dishonesty, bribery
  19. cross departmental boundary /krɒs ,di:pɑ:rt'mɛntl 'baʊndəri/ (phrase) — to go beyond the limits of one government department
    Example: The issue crossed departmental boundaries.
    Synonyms: go beyond, overstep, extend beyond
  20. diplomacy /dɪ'ploʊməsi/ (noun) — the work of managing relations between countries by discussion
    Example: Diplomacy helped avoid a bigger crisis.
    Synonyms: statecraft, negotiation
  21. dynasty /'dɪnəsti/ (noun) — a line of rulers from the same family
    Example: The dynasty ruled the country for centuries.
    Synonyms: royal family, line of rulers
  22. elitism /ɪ'li:tɪzəm/ (noun) — the belief that some people are better than others and should have more power
    Example: Some people criticize elitism in education.
    Synonyms: snobbery, classism, selectiveness
  23. empire /'ɛmpaɪər/ (noun) — a large group of lands ruled by one power
    Example: The empire stretched across three continents.
    Synonyms: realm, kingdom, domain
  24. EU /,i:'ju:/ (noun) — a group of European countries working together
    Example: France is a member of the EU.
    Synonyms: European Union
  25. grassroots supporters /'ɡræsru:ts sə'pɔ:rtərz/ (noun) — people who support a cause from the local level
    Example: Grassroots supporters organized a local campaign.
    Synonyms: local supporters, community backers, base supporters
  26. intervention /,ɪntər'vɛnʃən/ (noun) — action taken to change a situation, often by getting involved
    Example: The government announced an intervention.
    Synonyms: involvement, interference, action
  27. kingdom /'kɪŋdəm/ (noun) — a land ruled by a king or queen
    Example: The kingdom was ruled by a wise queen.
    Synonyms: realm, monarchy
  28. legislation /,lɛdʒɪs'leɪʃən/ (noun) — laws made by a government
    Example: The new legislation changes how taxes are collected.
    Synonyms: law, act, statute
  29. liberation /,lɪbə'reɪʃən/ (noun) — the act of being set free from control or oppression
    Example: The prisoners celebrated their liberation.
    Synonyms: freedom, release, emancipation
  30. lobby /'lɒbi/ (verb) — to try to influence people in power
    Example: They lobbied the council to support the project.
    Synonyms: pressure, influence, campaign

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