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Topic: Politics

semipostal

IPA: //ˌsɛmɪˈpɒstl//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌpɔstəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of postage stamp that is sold at a price above its face value, with the extra money going to support a specific cause or organization.

Example: The government released a new semipostal stamp to raise funds for disaster relief efforts.

noun

Definition: A type of postage stamp that is sold for more than its regular price, usually to support a charitable cause or humanitarian effort.

Example: The charity issued a semipostal stamp to raise funds for disaster relief.

semipublic

IPA: //ˈsɛmɪˌpʌblɪk//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌpʌblɪk/

adjective

Definition: Partially accessible or available to the public, but not completely open to everyone.

Example: The community center is a semipublic space where residents can gather for events.

semisecret

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪˌsiːkrɪt/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌsiːkrɪt/

adjective

Definition: Partially secret or confidential, meaning that some information is kept hidden while other parts are known to the public.

Example: The organization operated in a semisecret manner, sharing some details while keeping others hidden.

senate

IPA: /ˈsɛn.ət/

KK: /ˈsɛnɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of people who are elected to make laws and decisions for a government, often part of a larger legislative body.

Example: The Senate voted on the new healthcare bill yesterday.

senator

IPA: /ˈsɛnətər/

KK: /ˈsɛnətər/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a legislative body called a senate, usually responsible for making laws and representing the interests of their constituents.

Example: The senator spoke passionately about the new education reform bill.

senatorial

IPA: /sɪˈnɛtərɪəl/

KK: /sɪˈnɛtərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a senator or the senate, which is a legislative body in government.

Example: The senatorial committee met to discuss the new legislation.

senatorian

IPA: /sɪˈneɪtəriən/

KK: /sɪˈneɪtərɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a senator or the position of a senator, especially in the context of ancient Rome.

Example: The senatorian duties included representing the people and making important decisions for the state.

senatorship

IPA: /ˈsɛnətərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈsɛnətərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The role or position held by a senator in a legislative body.

Example: He aspired to achieve senatorship after years of public service.

sensationalism

IPA: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/

KK: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of using exciting or shocking stories to attract attention, often in journalism or media.

Example: The newspaper is known for its sensationalism, often exaggerating stories to grab readers' interest.

sensationalist

IPA: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/

KK: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that uses exaggerated or shocking details to attract attention, often sacrificing truth for excitement.

Example: The sensationalist news article focused more on drama than on the facts.

noun

Definition: A person who presents information or stories in a way that is designed to create strong feelings or excitement, often prioritizing attention over truth.

Example: The sensationalist media often exaggerates events to attract more viewers.

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