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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

anthropogenic

IPA: /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /ænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from the actions and influence of humans on the environment.

Example: The scientists studied the anthropogenic effects of climate change on wildlife.

anthropopathism

IPA: /ˌænθrəpoʊˈpæθɪzəm/

KK: /ænθrəpoʊˈpæθɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of giving human emotions or feelings to non-human things, like objects, animals, or even nature.

Example: In literature, anthropopathism is often used to make nature seem more relatable to readers.

anthropophagous

IPA: /ˌænθrəˈpɒfəɡəs/

KK: /ænˌθrɒpəˈfægəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the practice of eating human flesh.

Example: The anthropophagous tribes were known for their unusual dietary habits.

anthropophagy

IPA: /ˌænθrəˈpɒfədʒi/

KK: /ænθrəˈpɒfədʒi/

noun

Definition: The act of eating human flesh, also known as cannibalism.

Example: In some ancient cultures, anthropophagy was practiced as a ritual.

anticarcinogen

IPA: /ˌæntiˈkɑːrsɪnədʒən/

KK: /æntiˈkɑrsɪnədʒən/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer.

Example: Many researchers are studying the effects of anticarcinogens in food to see how they can help fight cancer.

antidefamation

IPA: /ˌæntiˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /æntiˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or policies that aim to prevent or counteract the damaging of a person's or group's reputation.

Example: The organization launched an antidefamation campaign to protect the rights of marginalized communities.

antidemocratic

IPA: /ˌæn.ti.dɪˈmɒ.krə.tɪk/

KK: /ˌæntiˈdɛmɒkrætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to the principles and practices of democracy, often favoring authoritarian or dictatorial governance instead.

Example: The new laws were seen as antidemocratic by many citizens who valued their voting rights.

antiformalist

IPA: /ˌæntiˈfɔːrməlɪst/

KK: /æntiˈfɔrməlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Opposed to strict rules or formal structures, often in the context of art or literature.

Example: The artist's antiformalist approach allowed for more creativity and expression in her work.

antihumanism

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈhjuː.mə.nɪ.zəm/

KK: /æntiˈhjuːmənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or philosophy that opposes the principles of humanism, which emphasizes the value and agency of human beings.

Example: The rise of antihumanism has sparked debates about the role of humanity in the modern world.

antihumanist

IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈhjuː.mə.nɪst/

KK: /æntiˈhjuːmənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing a belief or attitude that is against the principles of humanism, which emphasizes the value and agency of human beings.

Example: The philosopher's antihumanist views challenged the traditional beliefs about human nature.

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