Politics words

objectivism

The philosophy developed by Ayn Rand, which advocates for reason, rational self-interest,…

chokehold

A tight, restrictive situation or policy that prevents growth, movement, or necessary…

denaturalisation

The official act of stripping an individual of the citizenship they previously acquired…

foxhole

A pit or trench dug by a soldier to provide protection from enemy fire or to serve as a…

deregulationist

Refers to a person or perspective that advocates for the removal or reduction of…

nonoriginalist

Referring to methods of constitutional interpretation that do not strictly adhere to the…

amphibious

Relating to or capable of operating on both land and water; specifically used in this…

abeyance

A state of temporary disuse, suspension, or inactivity regarding a formal agreement, law,…

hereditarian

Relating to or believing in the theory that genetics are the primary determinant of…

pseudoscholars

Individuals who claim to be academic researchers but who produce work that lacks…

pseudoscience

A collection of beliefs or practices that are presented as scientific but lack valid…

commissars

Government or party officials, particularly in a communist or authoritarian context,…

tribalism

The behavior and attitudes characterized by strong loyalty to one's own group and…

hereditarianism

The belief that human traits, especially intelligence and behavior, are primarily…

counteraccusations

A series of accusations made in response to accusations from someone else.

penology

The study of the processes and methods used to punish crime, manage prisons, and…

statist

Relating to or advocating for a system where the state exerts significant control over…

intraparty

Taking place or existing within the boundaries of a single political party.

underbuilding

The act or state of constructing fewer new housing units than are necessary to meet the…

sophistry

The use of clever but false, fallacious, or misleading arguments, especially with the…

grandees

Influential, high-ranking, or prominent members of an organization or group who possess…

marketisation

The process of moving a service or sector, such as public water management, from…

profligacy

The state of being recklessly extravagant, wasteful, or overindulgent in the use of…

pyrrhic

Referring to a victory or success that is won at such a great cost that it is equivalent…

accelerationism

A political and social theory suggesting that the processes of advanced capitalism should…

appeasement

The act of making political concessions to an aggressive opponent in an effort to avoid…

emoluments

Profits, gains, or salaries derived from one's office, employment, or position of power.

rector

The chief administrative officer or president of a university.

demonized

To portray or describe someone or something as wicked, evil, or threatening in a way that…

inimical

Tending to obstruct, harm, or be hostile toward something.

remediating

The process of providing targeted educational instruction or support to address specific…

brinksmanship

The practice of pushing a dangerous situation or negotiation to the very limit of safety…

emalangeni

The official currency of Eswatini, equivalent to the South African rand.

hryvnias

The official currency unit of Ukraine, used here to specify the amount of money alleged…

warfighters

A term used by the military to refer to soldiers, sailors, and other personnel actively…

outlitigate

To overwhelm or exhaust an opponent in a legal conflict by using superior financial…

despatch

A formal message, official communication, or report sent with speed or urgency, often…

liveability

The degree to which a city or environment provides the conditions and services necessary…

purged

To remove or exclude people considered undesirable or ineligible from an official list,…

behested

Performed or carried out at the request, command, or direction of another person.

saffronisation

The perceived practice of promoting Hindu nationalist ideology and values within academic…

cadastral

Relating to a public register of property showing the value, extent, and ownership of…

indoctrinating

To teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically, often implying the instruction…

postmodernism

A late 20th-century intellectual movement that rejects the absolute truths and universal…

quashing

The formal legal act of rejecting, voiding, or declaring a previous decision or…

nomocratic

Relating to a system of government that is centered on the rule of law or established…

teleocratic

Governed by or organized around a specific, overarching end goal, purpose, or objective…

furlough

A temporary leave of absence or layoff from work, often mandated by an employer due to…