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Topic: Politics

circumstance

IPA: //ˈsɜːrkəmstæns//

KK: /ˈsɜrkəmstæns/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition that affects an event or action, often influencing what happens next.

Example: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was postponed.

transitive verb

Definition: To put someone or something in a specific situation or set of conditions.

Example: The teacher decided to circumstance the students in a way that encouraged teamwork.

circumstanced

IPA: /sɜːrˈkʌmstənsd/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmstənsd/

adjective

Definition: Placed in a specific situation or condition, especially concerning property or income.

Example: The circumstanced individuals were given special assistance to manage their finances.

verb

Definition: To place or condition someone or something in a particular situation or context.

Example: She was circumstanced by her family's expectations to pursue a certain career.

circumstantial

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl//

KK: /sɜr.kəmˈstæn.ʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the details or circumstances of a situation; often used to describe something that is detailed or specific to a particular context.

Example: The detective provided a circumstantial account of the events leading up to the crime.

circumvallation

IPA: /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvæleɪʃən/

KK: /sɜrˌkʌmˈvæleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A defensive structure, like a wall or rampart, built around a place to protect it from attacks.

Example: The ancient city was surrounded by a strong circumvallation to keep invaders out.

circumvent

IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈvɛnt/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌvɛnt/

transitive verb

Definition: To find a way to avoid something, especially by clever or skillful means.

Example: The team found a way to circumvent the strict regulations and complete the project on time.

circumvention

IPA: /sɜːrkəmˈvɛnʃən/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌvɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of avoiding or getting around something, often in a clever or deceptive way.

Example: The circumvention of the rules allowed them to gain an unfair advantage.

cisatlantic

IPA: //ˌsɪsəˈtlæntɪk//

KK: /sɪsəˈtlæntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the side of the Atlantic Ocean that is closest to the speaker or writer.

Example: The cisatlantic countries often share similar cultural and economic ties.

citatory

IPA: //ˈsaɪtəˌtɔːri//

KK: /ˈsaɪtətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of citing or referencing something, often used in legal or academic contexts.

Example: The citatory nature of the document required all parties to appear in court.

citification

IPA: /ˌsɪtəfəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /sɪtəfəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making an area more urban or city-like, often involving the development of infrastructure and services.

Example: The citification of the rural area brought new businesses and public transportation options.

citizen

IPA: /ˈsɪtɪzən/

KK: /ˈsɪtɪzən/

noun

Definition: A person who lives in a particular place and has rights and responsibilities there, often including the right to vote.

Example: Every citizen has the right to participate in the democratic process.

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