Meaning: a person who uses violence to achieve political goals

Part of speech: noun

Example: The terrorist was captured by the authorities.

Category: Politics › Security

Synonyms:

• extremist
• militant

Meaning: A prohibition on conducting tests, often in a specific context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The government imposed a test ban on nuclear weapons.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• prohibition
• restriction

Meaning: A supporter of Margaret Thatcher's policies.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He identifies as a Thatcherite.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: Thatcher supporter

Meaning: developing countries, especially in Africa and Asia

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Third World faces many challenges.

Category: Politics › Global Issues

Synonyms: developing world

Meaning: A national trade union center in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Trades Union Congress represents workers' rights.

Category: Politics › Labor Rights

Meaning: A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Iran is an example of a theocracy.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms: religious government

Antonyms: secular government

Meaning: a group of experts who provide ideas and advice

Part of speech: noun

Example: The think tank proposed new policies.

Category: Politics › Policy

Synonyms: advisory group

Meaning: a political approach that seeks a middle ground

Part of speech: noun

Example: The third way aims to combine left and right policies.

Category: Politics › Political Theory

Meaning: the act of thinking against the law or authority

Part of speech: noun

Example: In the novel, thought crime is punishable.

Category: Politics › Dystopian Literature

Meaning: a fictional group that monitors thoughts

Part of speech: noun

Example: The thought police control the citizens' minds.

Category: Politics › Dystopian Literature

Meaning: a directive to party members to vote in a certain way

Part of speech: noun

Example: The party issued a three-line whip for the vote.

Category: Politics › Parliamentary Procedure

Meaning: Very large or significant.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He won a thumping majority in the election.

Category: Politics

Meaning: An explosive device set to detonate at a specific time.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police found a time bomb in the abandoned building.

Synonyms:

• explosive
• danger

Meaning: The critical point at which a significant change occurs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The protest reached a tipping point after the news coverage.

Category: Politics › Social Change

Synonyms:

• turning point
• crucial moment

Meaning: The practice of making only a symbolic effort to be inclusive.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The company's tokenism was evident in their hiring practices.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• symbolic action
• window dressing

Meaning: Of the highest level of confidentiality.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The documents are top secret.

Category: Politics › Security

Synonyms:

• classified
• confidential

Meaning: a member of a political party in the UK

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Tory party won the election.

Category: Politics › Political Parties

Synonyms: Conservative

Meaning: a situation in which the outcome is uncertain

Part of speech: noun

Example: The election is a toss-up; either candidate could win.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• uncertainty
• draw

Meaning: relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Totalitarian regimes often suppress individual freedoms.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• authoritarian
• dictatorial

Antonyms:

• democratic
• liberal

Meaning: A form of protest involving chanting and dancing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crowd began a toyi-toyi to express their demands.

Category: Politics › Protest

Meaning: An organization that represents the interests of workers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The trade union negotiated better wages for its members.

Category: Politics › Labor Rights

Synonyms: labor union

Meaning: A member of a trade union who advocates for workers' rights.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The trade unionist spoke at the rally to support better wages.

Category: Politics › Labor Rights

Synonyms:

• union member
• labor activist

Meaning: A preliminary proposal to gauge public reaction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The government released a trail balloon to test the waters.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: test balloon

Meaning: A person who betrays someone or something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was labeled a traitor for revealing confidential information.

Category: Politics › Betrayal

Synonyms:

• betrayer
• defector

Antonyms: loyalist

Meaning: Relating to or characterized by betrayal.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His traitorous actions shocked everyone in the organization.

Category: Politics › Betrayal

Synonyms:

• betraying
• disloyal

Antonyms: loyal

Meaning: Betrayal of trust; deceitfulness.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His treachery led to the downfall of the organization.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• betrayal
• deceit

Antonyms:

• loyalty
• faithfulness

Meaning: Characterized by treachery or deceit.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His treachy behavior made him untrustworthy.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• deceitful
• treacherous

Antonyms:

• trustworthy
• honest

Meaning: A formal agreement between countries.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The countries signed a treaty to end the war.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Synonyms:

• agreement
• pact

Antonyms:

• disagreement
• conflict

Meaning: An official in ancient Rome who was elected to protect the rights of the plebeians.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tribune spoke on behalf of the common people.

Synonyms:

• defender
• advocate

Meaning: Involving three parties or sides.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The trilateral agreement was signed by three countries.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Synonyms: three-sided

Meaning: Involving three parties or groups.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The tripartite agreement was signed by the three nations.

Category: Politics › International Relations

Synonyms: three-sided

Meaning: The belief that one’s group is superior and should celebrate its victories.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Triumphalism can lead to arrogance and division.

Category: Politics › Ideologies

Synonyms: superiority complex

Meaning: A group of three people holding power or authority.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The triumvirate ruled the country together.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• trio
• triple alliance

Meaning: A group of three people working together, especially in politics.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The troika of leaders met to discuss the crisis.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• trio
• trinity

Meaning: A follower of Leon Trotsky's political theories.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Trotskyist group organized a protest.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: Marxist

Meaning: An agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain time.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The two sides declared a truce during the negotiations.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• ceasefire
• armistice

Meaning: A territory administered by a foreign power under a mandate from the United Nations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The trust territory was established after World War II.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: mandated territory

Meaning: The system of government by a tsar in Russia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Tsarism was characterized by autocratic rule.

Category: Politics › Russian Politics

Synonyms:

• autocracy
• monarchy

Meaning: The act of making a vigorous public speech or campaign.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His tub-thumping speeches inspired many to take action.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• rallying
• campaigning

Meaning: An acronym for the Trades Union Congress in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The TUC represents the interests of trade unions.

Category: Politics › Labor Relations

Synonyms: Trades Union Congress