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Topic: Politics

ordination

IPA: /ɔːrˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔrˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially appointing someone to a religious position or the ceremony that marks this appointment.

Example: The ordination of the new priest took place in the cathedral last Sunday.

ordnance

IPA: /ˈɔːrdnəns/

KK: /ˈɔrdnəns/

noun

Definition: Military supplies and equipment, including weapons and ammunition, used by armed forces.

Example: The army received new ordnance to enhance their capabilities in the field.

orthodoxy

IPA: /ˌɔrθəˈdɑksi/

KK: /ɔrˈθədɑksi/

noun

Definition: A set of beliefs or practices that are considered traditional or accepted, especially in religion or philosophy.

Example: Many people follow the orthodoxy of their faith without questioning it.

ostensible

IPA: /ɒˈstɛnbəl/

KK: /ɑˈstɛnbəl/

adjective

Definition: Appearing to be true or real, but possibly not actually so; often used to describe something that is presented in a certain way but may have a different reality.

Example: The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss the project, but they actually wanted to address other issues.

ostensibly

IPA: /ɒˈstɛnsɪbli/

KK: /ɔˈstɛnsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that appears to be true but may not be; seemingly or apparently.

Example: Ostensibly, he was happy with the decision, but I could tell he was upset.

ostiolar

IPA: /ˈɒstɪˌoʊlər/

KK: /ˈɑːstiˌoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small opening or pore, especially in a plant or fungus.

Example: The ostiolar structure allows for the release of spores in certain fungi.

ostracise

IPA: /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/

KK: /ˈɑstrəˌsaɪz/

verb

Definition: To exclude someone from a group or society, often as a form of punishment or social rejection.

Example: After the scandal, he was ostracised by his friends and colleagues.

ostracism

IPA: //ˈɒstrəˌsɪzəm//

KK: /ˈɑstrəˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of excluding someone from a group or society, often as a form of punishment or social rejection.

Example: The student faced ostracism from his peers after the incident.

othering

IPA: /ˈʌðərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʌðərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of viewing or treating a person or group as different or separate from oneself, often leading to feelings of alienation or exclusion.

Example: The concept of othering can be seen in many social situations where people are judged based on their differences.

oust

IPA: /aʊst/

KK: /aʊst/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove someone from a position or place, often by force or authority.

Example: The military coup aimed to oust the current government.

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