Meaning: His/Her Majesty, used for addressing or referring to a king or queen.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: HM the Queen attended the ceremony.

Category: Politics › Monarchy

Meaning: His/Her Majesty, used for addressing or referring to a king or queen.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: HM the Queen attended the ceremony.

Category: Politics › Monarchy

Meaning: The right of a group or region to govern itself independently.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The region was granted home rule to manage its own affairs.

Category: Politics › Governance

Synonyms: self-governance

Meaning: A senior government official responsible for domestic affairs in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The home secretary announced new policies on immigration.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms: interior minister

Meaning: A person held captive by an individual or group to ensure compliance with demands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hostage was released after negotiations.

Category: Politics › Conflict

Synonyms:

• captive
• prisoner

Meaning: Acts of warfare or conflict.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hostilities between the two countries escalated.

Category: Politics › Conflict

Synonyms:

• conflict
• combat

Meaning: A controversial issue that provokes strong reactions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Climate change is a hot button topic.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• controversy
• sensitive issue

Meaning: A controversial issue that is difficult to handle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The topic of immigration is a hot potato in politics.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• controversy
• sensitive issue

Meaning: The lower house of Parliament in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bill was debated in the House of Commons.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• parliament
• legislature

Meaning: The upper house of Parliament in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The House of Lords reviews legislation proposed by the House of Commons.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• parliament
• legislature

Meaning: The lower house of Congress in the US.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bill was passed by the House of Representatives.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• congress
• legislature

Meaning: The building in which the UK Parliament meets.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Houses of Parliament are located in Westminster.

Category: Politics

Meaning: His/Her Royal Highness, a title for royalty.

Part of speech: noun

Example: HRH the Prince attended the charity event.

Category: Politics

Meaning: The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Human rights are essential for a just society.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: civil rights

Meaning: A protest in which someone refuses to eat to draw attention to a cause.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The activist went on a hunger strike for human rights.

Category: Politics › Protests

Synonyms: n/a

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: A person who actively opposes hunting, often by disrupting hunts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hunt saboteur tried to stop the hunters from capturing animals.

Category: Politics › Activism

Synonyms:

• anti-hunting activist
• n/a

Antonyms:

• hunter
• n/a

Meaning: The political campaign activities leading up to an election.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The candidate spoke at the hustings to gain support.

Category: Politics › Elections

Synonyms:

• campaign
• electioneering

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: A powerful nuclear weapon that uses hydrogen isotopes for fusion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hydrogen bomb is much more destructive than the atomic bomb.

Category: Politics › Military

Meaning: The practice of claiming to have moral standards to which one's own behavior does not conform.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His hypocrisy was evident when he criticized others for lying.

Category: Politics › Ethics

Meaning: A person who pretends to have virtues or morals they do not possess.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She called him a hypocrite for not following his own advice.

Category: Politics › Ethics

Meaning: Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards than is the case.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His hypocritical remarks made people distrust him.

Category: Politics › Ethics

Meaning: Relating to a system of ideas or ideals.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The ideological differences led to a heated debate.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• theoretical
• philosophical

Antonyms:

• practical
• realistic

Meaning: A person who advocates a particular ideology.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ideologist presented his views at the conference.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• theorist
• philosopher

Meaning: A person who strongly supports a particular ideology.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ideologue refused to consider alternative viewpoints.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• advocate
• proponent

Meaning: A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her ideology influenced her political decisions.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• belief system
• philosophy

Meaning: A feeling of hostility or resentment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was ill will between the two rival teams.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• animosity
• hostility

Antonyms:

• goodwill
• friendliness

Meaning: A situation that brings bad results.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The layoffs were an ill wind for the community.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• misfortune
• bad luck

Antonyms:

• good fortune
• blessing

Meaning: Not generous or broad-minded; narrow-minded.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His illiberal views were criticized.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• narrow-minded
• bigoted

Antonyms:

• liberal
• open-minded

Meaning: A complicated and confusing situation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The political imbroglio left many citizens confused.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• quagmire
• entanglement

Antonyms:

• solution
• clarity

Meaning: A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The immigrant sought a better life in a new land.

Category: Politics › Migration

Synonyms:

• migrant
• foreigner

Meaning: To come to live permanently in a foreign country.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to immigrate to Canada for better opportunities.

Category: Politics › Migration

Synonyms:

• migrate
• settle

Antonyms:

• emigrate
• leave

Meaning: The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Immigration policies vary from country to country.

Category: Politics › Migration

Synonyms:

• migration
• settlement

Antonyms:

• emigration
• departure

Meaning: A situation in which no progress is possible.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The negotiations reached an impasse.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• deadlock
• stalemate

Antonyms:

• breakthrough
• solution

Meaning: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Imperialism has shaped many nations' histories.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• colonialism
• expansionism

Antonyms:

• decolonization
• independence

Meaning: A person who supports or practices imperialism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The imperialist policies were criticized by many.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• colonialist
• expansionist

Antonyms:

• anti-imperialist
• independent

Meaning: Relating to or supporting imperialism.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The imperialistic approach led to conflicts.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• expansionist
• colonial

Antonyms:

• anti-imperialist
• independent

Meaning: To encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The speech was intended to incite the crowd to protest.

Category: Politics › Activism

Synonyms:

• provoke
• instigate

Antonyms:

• calm
• dissuade

Meaning: A person currently holding a particular office or position.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The incumbent mayor is running for re-election.

Category: Politics › Elections

Synonyms:

• holder
• officeholder

Meaning: the state of being free from control

Part of speech: noun

Example: The country gained its independence in 1776.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• freedom
• autonomy

Antonyms:

• dependence
• subordination

Meaning: a holiday celebrating the anniversary of a country's independence

Part of speech: noun

Example: Independence Day is celebrated with fireworks and parades.

Category: Politics › Holidays

Synonyms: national holiday