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Topic: Politics

prohibit

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially say that something is not allowed or to stop someone from doing something.

Example: The school will prohibit students from using their phones during class.

prohibited

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not allowed by law or rules.

Example: Smoking is prohibited in this area.

verb

Definition: To not allow something; to make it illegal or not permitted.

Example: The school has prohibited students from using their phones during class.

prohibition

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A law or rule that makes something illegal or forbids it.

Example: The prohibition of smoking in public places has improved air quality.

prohibitionist

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪʃənɪst/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or advocates for the banning of the production and sale of alcoholic drinks.

Example: The prohibitionist campaigned for laws to restrict alcohol sales in the community.

prohibitive

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that prevents or forbids action, often because it is too expensive or difficult to achieve.

Example: The prohibitive cost of the new technology made it inaccessible for most small businesses.

prohibitively

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that prevents something from happening or makes it very difficult, often due to high costs or restrictions.

Example: The prices for the concert tickets were prohibitively high for most fans.

prohibitiveness

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being restrictive or preventing something from happening, often due to high costs or strict rules.

Example: The prohibitiveness of the new regulations made it difficult for small businesses to operate.

prohibitory

IPA: /prəˈhɪbɪtəri/

KK: /prəˈhɪbɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that prevents or forbids an action or behavior.

Example: The prohibitory laws made it illegal to sell alcohol in the city.

prole

IPA: /ˈproʊl/

KK: /ˈproʊl/

noun

Definition: A member of the working class, especially in a society where the means of production are owned by a small number of people.

Example: In George Orwell's novel, the proles are depicted as the working class who have the potential to bring about change.

proletarian

IPA: /prəˈlɛtəriən/

KK: /proʊˈlɛtɛriən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor to survive.

Example: The proletarian movement aimed to improve the rights and conditions of workers.

noun

Definition: A person who belongs to the working class, especially one who does not own the means of production and relies on selling their labor for wages.

Example: The proletarian class played a significant role in the labor movement.

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