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Topic: Politics

substate

IPA: /ˈsʌbsteɪt/

KK: /sʌbsteɪt/

noun

Definition: A smaller part or division of a larger state or political entity.

Example: The region was designated as a substate to better manage local governance.

subterfuge

IPA: /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

KK: /sʌbˈtɜrˌfjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A trick or plan used to hide something or to avoid a difficult situation.

Example: He used a clever subterfuge to avoid answering the question directly.

subtreasury

IPA: //sʌbˈtrɛʒ.əri//

KK: /sʌbˈtrɛʒ.əri/

noun

Definition: A smaller or secondary treasury where funds are kept or managed.

Example: The government established a subtreasury to handle local financial transactions more efficiently.

suburbanization

IPA: /səˌbɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /səˌbɜːrbənəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where people move from cities to the areas surrounding them, known as suburbs.

Example: Suburbanization has led to the growth of many communities outside the city center.

subvene

IPA: /səbˈviːn/

KK: /səbˈviːn/

verb

Definition: To come or occur in a way that provides assistance or support.

Example: The new policy will subvene the efforts of the community to improve local education.

subvention

IPA: /səbˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: Financial support or aid provided by a government or organization to help an institution or project.

Example: The university received a subvention to fund its research programs.

subversion

IPA: /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

KK: /səbˈvɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to destroy or weaken a government or system from within, often in secret.

Example: The group was accused of engaging in subversion against the current regime.

subversionary

IPA: //səbˈvɜːrʒəˌnɛri//

KK: /səbˈvɜrʒəˌnɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or ideas that aim to undermine or overthrow established systems or authorities.

Example: The group was known for its subversionary tactics against the government.

subversive

IPA: /səbˈvɜːsɪv/

KK: /səbˈvɜrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or ideas that aim to challenge or overthrow established systems, especially governments.

Example: The artist's work was considered subversive because it questioned the norms of society.

noun

Definition: A person who seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority, often through rebellious or disruptive actions.

Example: The government was concerned about the activities of subversives who were trying to incite unrest.

subversively

IPA: /səbˈvɜːrsɪvli/

KK: /səbˈvɜːrsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority.

Example: The group acted subversively to challenge the government's policies.

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