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Topic: Politics

degenderize

IPA: /dɪˈdʒɛndərˌaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈdʒɛndərˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove gender distinctions or associations from something.

Example: The new policy aims to degenderize the language used in official documents.

degrade

IPA: //dɪˈɡreɪd//

KK: /dɪˈɡreɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall to a lower level or quality; to deteriorate or break down.

Example: As the materials aged, they began to degrade and lose their strength.

transitive verb

Definition: To lower the quality, value, or dignity of something or someone, often causing harm or disgrace.

Example: The scandal served to degrade the reputation of the organization.

dehort

IPA: /dɪˈhɔrt/

KK: /dɪˈhɔrt/

verb

Definition: To persuade someone not to do something; to advise against an action.

Example: She tried to dehort him from making a hasty decision.

dehumanization

IPA: //diːˌhjuː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən//

KK: /diːˌhjuː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of treating someone as if they are not human, often by denying them dignity or rights.

Example: The dehumanization of individuals in war can lead to terrible consequences.

dehumanize

IPA: //diˈhjuːmənaɪz//

KK: /diˈhjuːmənaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's human qualities, making them seem less like a person and more like an object or a machine.

Example: The harsh treatment in the camp served to dehumanize the prisoners, stripping them of their dignity.

deindustrialize

IPA: /diːˈɪndəstrɪəlaɪz/

KK: /diˈɪndəstriəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go through a process where a country or area loses its factories and industries, often leading to economic decline.

Example: Many regions have started to deindustrialize, resulting in job losses and economic challenges.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a country or area lose its factories and industries, often leading to economic decline.

Example: The government plans to deindustrialize the region to promote environmental sustainability.

delation

IPA: /dɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of conveying or transferring something, often used in legal contexts.

Example: The delation of the property was completed without any issues.

delegacy

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/

noun

Definition: A group of representatives chosen to act on behalf of others, or the process of giving someone the authority to act for you.

Example: The delegacy was responsible for negotiating the terms of the agreement.

delegate

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡət/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who is chosen or appointed to represent others, often at a meeting or conference.

Example: The company sent a delegate to the international conference to discuss new policies.

transitive verb

Definition: To assign responsibility or authority to someone else, often to help manage tasks or duties.

Example: The manager decided to delegate the project to her team members to ensure it was completed on time.

delegatee

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈɡiː/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡɪˌi/

noun

Definition: A person who has been given the responsibility to act on behalf of someone else or to carry out a specific task.

Example: The manager chose a delegatee to represent the team at the conference.

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