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Topic: Politics

xenophobic

IPA: /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

KK: /zɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a person or attitude that has a fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.

Example: His xenophobic views made it difficult for him to accept new neighbors from different backgrounds.

xenophobically

IPA: /zɛnəˈfoʊbɪkli/

KK: /zɛnəˈfoʊbɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows dislike or prejudice against people from other countries or cultures.

Example: The policy was xenophobically motivated, leading to discrimination against immigrants.

youthquake

IPA: /ˈjuːθkweɪk/

KK: /juθkwāk/

noun

Definition: A significant change in society or culture that is driven by the preferences and actions of younger people.

Example: The youthquake of the 1960s brought about major changes in music, fashion, and social attitudes.

zaibatsu

IPA: /zaɪˈbɑːtsu/

KK: /zī'bätsü/

noun

Definition: A large and powerful business group in Japan, often controlled by a single family, that combines various industries and financial interests.

Example: The zaibatsu played a significant role in Japan's economic development before World War II.

zaikai

IPA: /zaɪˈkaɪ/

KK: /zīˈkī/

noun

Definition: A term referring to the business and financial community in Japan, often associated with corporate and economic activities.

Example: The zaikai plays a significant role in shaping Japan's economic policies.

zamindar

IPA: //zæˈmɪnˌdɑːr//

KK: /zæˈmɪnˌdɑr/

noun

Definition: A person who owns land and is responsible for collecting taxes on it, especially in historical India during British colonial times.

Example: The zamindar was responsible for ensuring that the farmers paid their taxes on time.

zamindari

IPA: //zæmɪnˈdɑːri//

KK: /zæmɪnˈdɑri/

noun

Definition: A system of land ownership and tax collection in which a zamindar, or landowner, manages a specific area and collects taxes from the farmers who work the land.

Example: The zamindari system was prevalent in many parts of India during the colonial period.

zealot

IPA: /ˈzɛlət/

KK: /ˈzɛlət/

noun

Definition: A person who is extremely passionate and dedicated to a cause, often to the point of being fanatical.

Example: The zealot refused to listen to any opinions that contradicted his beliefs.

zealotry

IPA: /ˈziːələtri/

KK: /ˈzilətrē/

noun

Definition: An extreme and passionate enthusiasm for a cause, often leading to fanaticism.

Example: His zealotry for the cause made him ignore any opposing viewpoints.

zemindar

IPA: /zəˈmɪndɑːr/

KK: /zəˈmɪndər/

noun

Definition: A landowner in India, especially one who collected taxes from peasants and managed agricultural land during the British colonial period.

Example: The zemindar was responsible for overseeing the farming activities on his estate.

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