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Topic: History

colporteur

IPA: /ˈkɒlpəˌtɜːr/

KK: /kɔlˈpɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who sells religious books and literature, often traveling to different places to share these materials.

Example: The colporteur visited our town to distribute Bibles and other religious texts.

combat

IPA: /ˈkɒm.bæt/

KK: /ˈkɒmbæt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to fighting or warfare, often used to describe equipment or personnel that are used in battles.

Example: The soldiers wore special combat gear to protect themselves during the mission.

intransitive verb

Definition: To take part in a fight or struggle, often in a military context.

Example: The soldiers will combat against the enemy forces.

noun

Definition: A type of fighting or struggle, often involving weapons, between people or groups.

Example: The soldiers prepared for combat as the enemy approached.

transitive verb

Definition: To fight against someone or something, especially in a battle or conflict.

Example: The soldiers were trained to combat enemy forces effectively.

commemorate

IPA: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪt/

KK: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To honor someone or something in a special way, often through a ceremony or event that remembers them.

Example: Every year, we commemorate the soldiers who fought for our freedom.

commemoration

IPA: /kəˌmɛm.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kəˌmɛm.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: An event or object that honors and remembers someone or something important.

Example: The town held a commemoration to celebrate the anniversary of its founding.

commemorative

IPA: /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

KK: /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to honoring or remembering a person, place, or event.

Example: The city issued a commemorative coin to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

noun

Definition: An item or event that is created to honor or remember someone or something.

Example: The museum held a special exhibition featuring commemorative items from the war.

commemorator

IPA: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪ.tər/

KK: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who honors or remembers a special event or person, often through a ceremony or celebration.

Example: The commemorator spoke at the event to honor the heroes of the past.

commissar

IPA: /kəˈmɪsɑːr/

KK: /kəˈmɪsɑr/

noun

Definition: A person who is responsible for enforcing party loyalty and political education, especially in a communist context.

Example: The commissar ensured that all soldiers adhered to the party's principles during the training.

commonwealth

IPA: /ˈkɒmənwɛlθ/

KK: /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

noun

Definition: A political community or nation that is governed by its people, often emphasizing the common good and welfare of its citizens.

Example: The Commonwealth of Nations includes many countries that were once part of the British Empire.

communard

IPA: /kəˈmjuːnɑːrd/

KK: /kəˈmjunˌɑrd/

noun

Definition: A person who lives in a community that shares resources and responsibilities, or someone who supported the Paris Commune in 1871.

Example: The communards worked together to create a new society based on equality and cooperation.

concubine

IPA: /ˈkɒŋkjʊbaɪn/

KK: /kɒŋˈkjuːbaɪn/

noun

Definition: A woman who lives with a man and has a recognized relationship with him, but is not legally married to him, often having lower status than a wife.

Example: In ancient times, a concubine could bear children for a man without the legal status of a wife.

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