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Topic: Politics

nepotist

IPA: /ˈnɛpəˌtɪst/

KK: /ˈnɛpəˌtɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who gives jobs or advantages to their family or friends, often in a way that is unfair to others.

Example: The manager was accused of being a nepotist after hiring his cousin for the position instead of a more qualified candidate.

nepotistic

IPA: /ˌnɛpəˈtɪstɪk/

KK: /nɛpəˈtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practice of giving jobs or advantages to family members instead of to people who are more qualified.

Example: The company's nepotistic hiring practices led to a lack of diversity in the workplace.

neutral

IPA: /ˈnjuːtrəl/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəl/

adjective

Definition: Not taking sides; not favoring one side over another; impartial.

Example: The judge remained neutral during the trial to ensure a fair outcome.

noun

Definition: A person or entity that does not take sides in a conflict or disagreement, often remaining impartial or uninvolved.

Example: As a neutral, she was able to mediate the discussion without bias.

neutralise

IPA: /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something ineffective or harmless by counteracting it or removing its power.

Example: The scientist worked to neutralise the harmful effects of the chemical spill.

neutralism

IPA: /ˈnjuːtrəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A political approach that promotes not taking sides in conflicts or alliances, often aiming to mediate between opposing parties.

Example: During the Cold War, some countries adopted neutralism to avoid being drawn into the conflict between superpowers.

neutralist

IPA: /ˈnjuːtrəlɪst/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a position of not taking sides in a conflict or dispute.

Example: The neutralist approach in the debate allowed for a fair discussion without bias.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or promotes a position of neutrality, especially in political or military conflicts.

Example: During the debate, she identified herself as a neutralist, believing that neither side should dominate the discussion.

neutrality

IPA: /njuːˈtræl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement, especially in wars or disputes.

Example: The country's neutrality allowed it to avoid being drawn into the conflict.

neutralize

IPA: /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something ineffective or harmless by counteracting its effects, often used in chemistry or medicine.

Example: The scientist needed to neutralize the acid before disposing of it safely.

newspeak

IPA: /ˈnjuːspiːk/

KK: /ˈnuːˌspiːk/

noun

Definition: A type of language that is intentionally confusing and misleading, often used to control how people think and communicate.

Example: The government used newspeak to make their policies sound more appealing to the public.

newsworthy

IPA: /ˈnjuːzˌwɜːrði/

KK: /ˈnjuːzˌwɜrði/

adjective

Definition: Something that is important or interesting enough for the media to report on.

Example: The politician's speech was considered newsworthy by many journalists.

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