Politics & International Affairs
Power, parties, diplomacy, nations, and international relations.
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ministry
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/ˈmɪnɪstɹi/
A government department responsible for a particular area, usually headed by a minister.
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protocol
C1
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/
A set of rules for how something should be done correctly.
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diplomatic
C1
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Relating to the work of managing relations between countries.
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premier
C1
/pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/
Best, most important, or highest in rank.
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espionage
C1
/ˈɛs.pi.əˌnɑːʒ/
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.
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portfolio
C1
/pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/
A collection of a person's work shown to potential employers or clients.
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ultimatum
C1
/ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final demand stating terms that must be accepted, often with a threat of consequences if they are refused
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doctrine
C1
/ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/
A set of beliefs taught by a religion, political group, or other organization.
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parliamentary
C1
/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Relating to or made by a parliament.
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referendum
C1
/ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/
A direct vote by the public on a single political question or proposed law.
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imperialism
C1
/ɪmˈpɪr.i.ə.lɪ.zəm/
the policy or practice of extending a state's power over other territories through conquest, colonization, or political and economic control
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overlord
C1
/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/
a person who has general authority over others
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recant
C1
/ɹəˈkænt/
To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
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kingship
C1
/ˈkɪŋ.ʃɪp/
the office, rank, or institution of a king
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despot
C1
/ˈdɛs.pət/
a ruler who holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel, oppressive, or arbitrary way
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suffrage
C1
/ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/
the legal right to vote in political elections
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ratification
C1
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
the act of formally approving and making an agreement, treaty, or decision valid
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unseat
C1
/ˌʌnˈsit/
to remove someone from an elected office, position of power, or established role
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entente
C1
/ɑnˈtɑnt/
an informal alliance or friendly understanding between states or political powers
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internationalism
C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ə.nəˌlɪz.əm/
the principle that nations should cooperate and pursue shared interests across national boundaries
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internationalist
C1
/ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/
a person who supports cooperation and solidarity among nations rather than narrow national self-interest
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protectionist
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/prəˈtek.ʃən.ɪst/
a person who supports tariffs, quotas, or other government barriers to imports in order to protect domestic producers
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retrenchment
C1
/ɹəˈtɹɛnt͡ʃm(ə)nt/
A curtailment or reduction.
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federate
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/ˈfed.ə.reɪt/
to unite states, organizations, or groups in a federation while allowing the members some independence
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exchequer
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/ɛksˈtʃɛkɚ/
the national treasury or financial department of a government
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