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Topic: Politics

directorate

IPA: /dɪˈrɛktəˌreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈrɛktərɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of people who manage or oversee an organization, often in a corporate or governmental context.

Example: The directorate met to discuss the company's future plans.

dirigisme

IPA: /dɪˈrɪdʒɪzəm/

KK: /dɪˈrɪdʒɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A system where the government has a strong control over the economy, guiding and directing economic activity rather than leaving it entirely to market forces.

Example: In a dirigisme economy, the government plays a crucial role in planning and regulating industries.

dirigiste

IPA: /dɪˈrɪdʒɪst/

KK: /dɪˈrɪdʒɪst/

adjective

Definition: Controlled or managed by a central authority, especially in relation to economic policies.

Example: The country's dirigiste approach to the economy has led to significant government intervention in various industries.

disaccord

IPA: /dɪsəˈkɔrd/

KK: /dɪsəˈkɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a disagreement or lack of harmony with someone or something.

Example: The two friends began to disaccord over their plans for the weekend.

noun

Definition: A situation where people do not agree or have different opinions.

Example: The disaccord between the two teams led to a heated debate.

disadvantage

IPA: /ˌdɪsədˈvænɪtʃ/

KK: /dɪsədˈvænɪtʃ/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that makes it harder for someone to succeed or be treated fairly.

Example: Having a lack of experience can be a disadvantage when applying for jobs.

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone or something in a less favorable position or condition, making it harder for them to succeed or thrive.

Example: The new rules may disadvantage smaller companies in the market.

disadvantaged

IPA: /ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.tɪdʒd/

KK: /dɪsədˈvæn.tɪdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Not having the basic necessities or advantages that most people have, such as good housing, healthcare, or education.

Example: The charity aims to help disadvantaged children by providing them with educational resources.

noun

Definition: A group of people who lack the basic necessities or opportunities in life, often due to social or economic factors.

Example: The charity focuses on helping disadvantaged children in the community.

disadvantageous

IPA: /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒəs/

KK: /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Causing harm or having a negative effect; not beneficial.

Example: The new policy was seen as disadvantageous to small businesses.

disaffiliate

IPA: /dɪsˈæfɪˌleɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈæfɪˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop being connected or associated with a group or organization.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to disaffiliate from the club.

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or withdraw from a group or organization.

Example: He decided to disaffiliate from the club after the disagreements.

disaffiliation

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈfɪliˌeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsəˈfɪliˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of ending a connection or relationship with a group or organization.

Example: His disaffiliation from the club surprised everyone.

disaggregation

IPA: /ˌdɪs.əˈɡreɪ.ʤən/

KK: /dɪsˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking something into smaller parts or components, especially when analyzing grouped data or categories.

Example: The disaggregation of the data allowed researchers to see trends that were not visible in the aggregated information.

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