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Topic: Politics

demography

IPA: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/

KK: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The study of human populations, including their size, growth, density, and distribution.

Example: Demography helps us understand how populations change over time.

demonetization

IPA: /ˌdiːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmoʊnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing a currency's status as legal money, making it no longer acceptable for transactions.

Example: The government's decision on demonetization caused a lot of confusion among the public.

demonetize

IPA: /ˌdiːməˈnaɪtaɪz/

KK: /ˈdɛmənəˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away the monetary value of something, such as a coin or currency, making it no longer usable as money.

Example: The government decided to demonetize the old currency notes to prevent counterfeiting.

demonise

IPA: /ˈdiːmənaɪz/

KK: /ˈdiməˌnaɪz/

verb

Definition: To portray someone or something as evil or wicked, often unfairly or exaggeratedly.

Example: The media tends to demonise public figures during scandals.

demonization

IPA: /ˌdiːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdimənəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of portraying someone or something as evil or threatening.

Example: The demonization of political opponents can lead to increased division in society.

demonize

IPA: /ˈdiːmənaɪz/

KK: /ˈdiməˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To portray someone or something as evil or harmful, often unfairly or exaggeratedly.

Example: The media tends to demonize certain groups during times of conflict.

demonstration

IPA: /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

KK: /dɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A public event where people gather to show their opinions or beliefs, often through a rally or march, or a way to explain or show how something works.

Example: The demonstration for climate change drew thousands of supporters from all over the city.

demur

IPA: /dɪˈmɜːr/

KK: /dɪˈmɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express disagreement or to raise objections about something.

Example: She decided to demur when asked to take on the extra work.

noun

Definition: A delay or an objection to something, often due to uncertainty or doubt about its acceptability.

Example: She raised a demur to the proposal, expressing her concerns about its feasibility.

demurral

IPA: /dɪˈmɜːrəl/

KK: /dɪˈmɜrəl/

noun

Definition: The act of expressing disagreement or hesitation in a polite way.

Example: She raised a demurral to the proposed changes in the project.

denationalize

IPA: //ˌdiːˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz//

KK: /dɛnəˈʃənəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away the national status or control from something, often transferring it from government ownership to private ownership.

Example: The government decided to denationalize the telecommunications industry to encourage competition.

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