Meaning: A room where a council meets.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The council chamber was filled with community members.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• meeting room
• assembly hall

Meaning: A housing development built by a local authority for low-income residents.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She grew up in a council estate in the city.

Category: Politics › Housing

Synonyms:

• public housing
• social housing

Meaning: An apartment built by a local authority for rent to low-income families.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He lives in a council flat in the city.

Category: Politics › Housing

Synonyms:

• public housing
• social housing

Meaning: A house built by a local authority for rent to low-income families.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They live in a council house provided by the government.

Category: Politics › Housing

Synonyms:

• public housing
• social housing

Meaning: A female member of a council, especially in local government.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The council woman proposed a new community project.

Category: Politics

Meaning: A member of a council, typically elected to represent a community.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The councillor spoke at the town meeting.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• council member
• representative

Meaning: A male member of a council, typically elected to represent a community.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The councilman proposed a new community project.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms:

• council member
• representative

Meaning: A movement opposing a revolution.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The counter-revolution aimed to restore the old regime.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• reaction
• backlash

Meaning: A person who opposes a revolution.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The counter-revolutionary forces gathered strength.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• reactionary
• opponent

Meaning: A member of a county council.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The county councillor proposed a new recycling initiative.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• council member
• local representative

Meaning: A sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The military staged a coup to overthrow the government.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• overthrow
• takeover

Meaning: A sudden overthrow of a government, often by a small group.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The coup d'état led to a change in leadership.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• overthrow
• revolution

Meaning: to take strong action against something

Part of speech: verb

Example: The government decided to crack down on illegal activities.

Category: Politics › Law Enforcement

Synonyms:

• enforce
• suppress

Meaning: a place where drugs are sold or used

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police raided the crack house.

Category: Politics › Law Enforcement

Synonyms:

• drug den
• narcotics house

Meaning: A person who is a member of a particular group or organization, often used in a derogatory sense.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was labeled a bureaucrat for his rigid adherence to rules.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: bureaucrat

Meaning: A difference between what is said and what is believed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There is a credibility gap between the government and the public.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: trust gap

Meaning: a time of intense difficulty or danger

Part of speech: noun

Example: The country faced a financial crisis.

Category: Politics › Economics

Synonyms:

• emergency
• disaster

Antonyms:

• stability
• calm

Meaning: favoritism shown to friends in political appointments

Part of speech: noun

Example: The politician was accused of cronyism.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• nepotism
• favoritism

Meaning: a member of a legislative body who is not aligned with any political party

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crossbencher voted independently on the issue.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• independent
• nonpartisan

Meaning: a vigorous campaign for a cause

Part of speech: noun

Example: She led a crusade against plastic pollution.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• campaign
• movement

Antonyms:

• apathy
• indifference

Meaning: a person who campaigns for a cause

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a crusader for human rights.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• advocate
• activist

Antonyms:

• opponent
• adversary

Meaning: A Latin phrase meaning 'who benefits?'

Part of speech: phrase

Example: In any investigation, it's important to ask cui bono.

Category: Politics

Meaning: Events of political or social interest happening now.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She reads the newspaper daily to stay updated on current affairs.

Category: Politics › News

Synonyms:

• news
• events

Meaning: An agreement between countries to allow free trade among them.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The customs union reduced tariffs between member countries.

Category: Politics › Trade

Synonyms: trade bloc

Meaning: a department of the UK government that supports the Prime Minister

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Cabinet Office coordinates government policies.

Category: Politics › Government

Meaning: The U.S. government agency responsible for foreign intelligence and national security.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Central Intelligence Agency gathers information to help protect national interests.

Category: Politics › Government

Synonyms: CIA

Meaning: A list of individuals who receive financial support from the government, often related to the monarchy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Civil list includes members of the royal family.

Category: Politics › Government

Meaning: A social movement aimed at securing equal rights for all citizens, particularly African Americans in the U.S.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The civil rights movement was pivotal in changing laws.

Category: Politics › Social Movements

Synonyms: civil rights struggle

Meaning: A U.S. government agency that investigates civil rights issues.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Commission on Civil Rights published a report on discrimination.

Category: Politics › Civil Rights

Synonyms:

• agency
• committee

Meaning: A political party that advocates for the principles of communism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Communist Party played a significant role in the country's history.

Category: Politics › Political Parties

Meaning: A major political party in the UK that promotes conservative policies.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The conservative Party won the election.

Category: Politics › Political Parties

Synonyms:

• Tory Party
• Conservatives

Meaning: A request to news media not to publish certain information.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The government issued a D notice regarding national security.

Category: Politics › Media Regulation

Synonyms: media restriction

Meaning: In fact, whether by right or not.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He is the de facto leader of the group.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: in practice

Antonyms: de jure

Meaning: A controlling influence that stifles creativity or progress.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dead hand of bureaucracy slowed down the project.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• stagnation
• oppression

Antonyms:

• freedom
• innovation

Meaning: A term used to describe a stereotype of privilege in Western culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The term 'dead white European male' is often used in discussions of cultural criticism.

Category: Politics › Cultural Studies

Synonyms: privileged male

Meaning: A situation where no progress can be made due to opposing forces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The negotiations reached a deadlock.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• stalemate
• impasse

Antonyms:

• agreement
• resolution

Meaning: In a state of deadlock; unable to reach an agreement.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The committee was deadlocked over the proposal.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• stalled
• stuck

Antonyms:

• resolved
• settled

Meaning: A group that carries out extrajudicial killings or assassinations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The death squad was responsible for numerous human rights violations.

Category: Politics › Human Rights

Synonyms:

• execution team
• assassination group

Meaning: An official statement or announcement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The declaration of war was announced on television.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• announcement
• statement

Meaning: To state something officially or publicly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He declared his intention to run for office.

Category: Politics

Synonyms:

• announce
• proclaim