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정의 언어:: 한국어

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governmentnounneutral
government (the body that rules a country)
The group of people who govern a country or state.
The government has promised to cut taxes next year.
The government has promised to cut taxes next year.
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presidentnounneutral
president (elected head of state)
The elected head of state in a republic.
The president will address the nation tonight.
The president will address the nation tonight.
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parliamentnounneutral
parliament (national law-making assembly)
The national legislative body that makes laws.
The bill was debated in parliament for hours.
The bill was debated in parliament for hours.
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ministernounneutral
minister (head of a government department)
A senior member of government in charge of a department.
The finance minister announced the new budget.
The finance minister announced the new budget.
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prime ministernounneutral
prime minister (head of government)
The head of government in a parliamentary system.
The prime minister met with foreign leaders today.
The prime minister met with foreign leaders today.
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electionnounneutral
election (process of choosing leaders by vote)
A formal process of choosing representatives by voting.
The general election will be held in May.
The general election will be held in May.
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voteverbneutral
to vote (to cast a ballot or make a formal choice)
To formally express a choice in an election or decision.
I always vote in local elections.
I always vote in local elections.
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votenounneutral
vote (a single choice cast, or a count of choices)
A single expression of choice, or the total counted choices.
She won by just a few hundred votes.
She won by just a few hundred votes.
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democracynounneutral
democracy (rule by the people through elections)
A system of government by the whole population through elected representatives.
A free press is essential to any democracy.
A free press is essential to any democracy.
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freedomnounneutral
freedom (the right to act or speak without restraint)
The state of being able to act or speak without restriction.
They are fighting for freedom of speech.
They are fighting for freedom of speech.
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rightsnounneutral
rights (entitlements people are owed, e.g. human rights)
Moral or legal entitlements that people are owed.
The protesters demanded equal rights for all.
The protesters demanded equal rights for all.
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lawnounneutral
law (an official rule passed by government)
A rule established by authority that everyone must follow.
A new law on data privacy comes into effect today.
A new law on data privacy comes into effect today.
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policynounneutral
policy (an official plan or approach to an issue)
A plan or course of action adopted by a government or organisation.
The party's economic policy has changed dramatically.
The party's economic policy has changed dramatically.
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equalitynounneutral
equality (equal status and rights for all)
The state of everyone having the same status, rights and opportunities.
The movement campaigns for gender equality.
The movement campaigns for gender equality.
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povertynounneutral
poverty (the condition of being very poor)
The state of being extremely poor.
Millions of children still live in poverty.
Millions of children still live in poverty.
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immigrationnounneutral
immigration (people moving into a country to settle)
The movement of people into a country to live there.
Immigration has shaped the culture of this city.
Immigration has shaped the culture of this city.
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protestnounneutral
protest (a public demonstration against something)
A public demonstration of objection or disapproval.
Thousands joined the protest outside parliament.
Thousands joined the protest outside parliament.
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protestverbneutral
to protest (to publicly object to something)
To express strong objection publicly.
Students gathered to protest against the fee increase.
Students gathered to protest against the fee increase.
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citizennounneutral
citizen (a legal member of a country)
A legally recognised member of a country or state.
As a citizen, you have the right to vote.
As a citizen, you have the right to vote.
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taxnounneutral
tax (compulsory payment to the government)
Money that people and businesses must pay to the government.
Income tax will rise by two percent.
Income tax will rise by two percent.
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officialnounneutral
official (a person with an official position of authority)
A person holding a position of authority in an organisation or government.
A senior government official confirmed the news.
A senior government official confirmed the news.
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officialadjectiveneutral
official (formally approved or authorised)
Approved by or relating to a person or body in authority.
The official results will be announced tomorrow.
The official results will be announced tomorrow.
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candidatenounneutral
candidate (a person running for election)
A person who stands for election to a position.
There are five candidates for the seat.
There are five candidates for the seat.
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campaignnounneutral
campaign (organised effort, e.g. to win an election)
An organised series of actions to achieve a political goal.
The election campaign lasted six weeks.
The election campaign lasted six weeks.
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partynounneutral
party (a political organisation, e.g. Labour Party)
An organised political group that contests elections.
The ruling party lost its majority.
The ruling party lost its majority.
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oppositionnounneutral
opposition (parties opposing the government)
The political parties not in government.
The opposition criticised the new budget.
The opposition criticised the new budget.
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majoritynounneutral
majority (the larger part; a winning margin)
The greater number, especially of votes or seats.
The party won a clear majority.
The party won a clear majority.
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minoritynounneutral
minority (a smaller group; an ethnic or social group)
A smaller group, especially one differing from the majority.
Only a small minority opposed the plan.
Only a small minority opposed the plan.
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constitutionnounneutral
constitution (a country's founding legal framework)
The set of fundamental principles by which a state is governed.
The proposal violates the constitution.
The proposal violates the constitution.
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republicnounneutral
republic (a state with an elected head, not a king)
A state in which power rests with elected representatives rather than a monarch.
The country became a republic in 1949.
The country became a republic in 1949.
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monarchynounneutral
monarchy (rule by a king or queen)
A form of government with a king or queen as head of state.
The monarchy has little real political power.
The monarchy has little real political power.
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dictatorshipnounneutral
dictatorship (rule by one person with total power)
Government by a single ruler with absolute power.
The country suffered under a brutal dictatorship.
The country suffered under a brutal dictatorship.
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corruptionnounneutral
corruption (abuse of power for personal gain)
Dishonest or illegal behaviour by people in power.
The minister was accused of corruption.
The minister was accused of corruption.
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reformnounneutral
reform (a change intended to improve something)
A change made to improve a system or institution.
The country badly needs economic reform.
The country badly needs economic reform.
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reformverbneutral
to reform (to change a system to improve it)
To change something in order to improve it.
The government promised to reform the health service.
The government promised to reform the health service.
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debatenounneutral
debate (a formal discussion of opposing views)
A formal discussion of opposing arguments on an issue.
There was a heated debate about taxes.
There was a heated debate about taxes.
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policy makernounneutral
policy maker (a person who creates official policy)
A person responsible for making or shaping policy.
Policy makers must respond to climate change.
Policy makers must respond to climate change.
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human rightsnounneutral
human rights (universal basic rights of all people)
Basic rights and freedoms belonging to every person.
The regime is accused of abusing human rights.
The regime is accused of abusing human rights.
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welfarenounneutral
welfare (state financial support for citizens)
Government support for people in need; general well-being.
The family relies on welfare payments.
The family relies on welfare payments.
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discriminationnounneutral
discrimination (unfair treatment based on race, sex, etc.)
Unfair treatment of people based on group characteristics.
The law bans discrimination at work.
The law bans discrimination at work.
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refugeenounneutral
refugee (a person fleeing war or persecution)
A person forced to flee their country to escape danger.
Thousands of refugees crossed the border.
Thousands of refugees crossed the border.
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societynounneutral
society (an organised community of people)
People living together in an organised community.
We live in a multicultural society.
We live in a multicultural society.
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authoritynounneutral
authority (official power, or a governing body)
The power or right to give orders and make decisions; an official body.
The local authority is responsible for schools.
The local authority is responsible for schools.
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referendumnounneutral
referendum (a public vote on one specific issue)
A direct public vote on a single political question.
The issue was decided by referendum.
The issue was decided by referendum.
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ballotnounneutral
ballot (the paper or process of secret voting)
The system or paper used for casting a secret vote.
Voters marked their choice on the ballot.
Voters marked their choice on the ballot.
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constituencynounneutral
constituency (a voting district that elects an MP)
A district that elects a representative to parliament.
She represents a rural constituency.
She represents a rural constituency.
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legislationnounformal
legislation (laws as a body; the act of law-making)
Laws considered collectively.
New legislation will protect consumers.
New legislation will protect consumers.
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billnounneutral
bill (a proposed law before it is passed)
A draft law presented to parliament for discussion.
The bill was approved by a large majority.
The bill was approved by a large majority.
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diplomacynounneutral
diplomacy (managing relations between nations)
The management of relations between countries.
The crisis was resolved through diplomacy.
The crisis was resolved through diplomacy.
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sanctionnounneutral
sanction (a penalty, often economic, against a country)
A penalty imposed on a country to force a change in behaviour.
The West imposed sanctions on the regime.
The West imposed sanctions on the regime.
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conservativeadjectiveneutral
conservative (favouring tradition and caution)
Favouring tradition and opposing rapid change.
She comes from a very conservative background.
She comes from a very conservative background.
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left-wingadjectiveneutral
left-wing (politically on the left; socialist-leaning)
Supporting social equality and government intervention.
The newspaper has a clearly left-wing stance.
The newspaper has a clearly left-wing stance.
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right-wingadjectiveneutral
right-wing (politically on the right; conservative-leaning)
Supporting tradition, free markets and limited state intervention.
A right-wing party won the most seats.
A right-wing party won the most seats.
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citizenshipnounneutral
citizenship (legal membership of a country)
The legal status of being a citizen of a country.
She applied for French citizenship.
She applied for French citizenship.
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budgetnounneutral
budget (a financial plan, esp. government spending)
A government's plan for spending and raising money.
The annual budget will be announced on Wednesday.
The annual budget will be announced on Wednesday.
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public opinionnounneutral
public opinion (what the general population thinks)
The collective views of ordinary people on an issue.
Public opinion turned against the war.
Public opinion turned against the war.
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civil rightsnounneutral
civil rights (citizens' rights to equality and freedom)
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
The civil rights movement changed the country.
The civil rights movement changed the country.
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to run for officeexpressionneutral
to run for office (to stand as a candidate in an election)
To stand as a candidate in an election for a political position.
She decided to run for office in her hometown.
She decided to run for office in her hometown.
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to come to powerexpressionneutral
to come to power (to start governing a country)
To gain control of a government.
The party came to power after a landslide victory.
The party came to power after a landslide victory.
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to take officeexpressionneutral
to take office (to formally begin an official role)
To formally begin an official or political position.
The new president will take office in January.
The new president will take office in January.
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the public sectorexpressionneutral
the public sector (state-run part of the economy)
The part of the economy controlled by the state.
Many people work in the public sector.
Many people work in the public sector.
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ideologynounneutral
ideology (a set of political beliefs and ideas)
A system of ideas and ideals forming a political theory.
The two parties have very different ideologies.
The two parties have very different ideologies.
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activistnounneutral
activist (a person who campaigns for change)
A person who campaigns actively for political or social change.
Environmental activists blocked the road.
Environmental activists blocked the road.
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taxpayernounneutral
taxpayer (a person who pays taxes)
A person who pays tax to the government.
The project was funded by taxpayers.
The project was funded by taxpayers.
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to raise taxesexpressionneutral
to raise taxes (to increase the level of taxation)
To increase the amount of tax that people pay.
The government was forced to raise taxes.
The government was forced to raise taxes.
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welfare statenounneutral
welfare state (state system providing social support)
A system in which the state provides for citizens' social and economic well-being.
The welfare state was built after the war.
The welfare state was built after the war.
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publicadjectiveneutral
public (relating to or for all people; state-provided)
Relating to or provided for all the people of a community.
We need more investment in public services.
We need more investment in public services.
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regimenounpejorative
regime (a government, esp. one seen as harsh or illegitimate)
A government, especially an authoritarian one.
The regime cracked down on protesters.
The regime cracked down on protesters.
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liberaladjectiveneutral
liberal (supporting individual freedoms and, generally, social progress; meaning varies significantly between political traditions and countries — roughly 'left-wing' in the US, centrist in the UK/Europe, and sometimes used pejoratively in US discourse)
Favouring individual freedom and gradual social reform.
He holds fairly liberal views on social issues.
He holds fairly liberal views on social issues.
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to pass a lawexpressionneutral
to pass a law (to officially approve legislation)
To officially approve a piece of legislation.
Parliament voted to pass the new law.
Parliament voted to pass the new law.
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to stand for electionverbneutralBritish English
to stand for election (British English; American: to run for office)
British English phrase for putting oneself forward as a candidate in an election.
She decided to stand for election to the local council.
She decided to run for a seat on the local council.