Politics words

militarisation

The process of increasingly relying on military personnel, equipment, or tactics to…

demilitarising

The process of removing or reducing the presence, influence, or control of military…

ineffectual

Lacking the ability or power to produce a desired effect; failing to achieve the intended…

sleaze

Sordid, corrupt, or immoral behavior, especially within political or professional…

unalienable

Impossible to take away, give up, or transfer to another person; inherent and natural.

kurta

A traditional, long-sleeved or sleeveless shirt or tunic worn in South Asia, typically…

bandhani

A traditional Indian textile technique involving tie-dyeing fabric to create intricate,…

safa

A type of traditional Indian turban, typically consisting of a long piece of cloth…

leheriya

A traditional Indian style of tie-dyeing fabric characterized by diagonal, wave-like…

bandhej

A traditional tie-dye textile technique originating in western India, often characterized…

churidar

A type of tight-fitting trousers originating in South Asia, characterized by excess…

egalitarian

Relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal…

gherao

A form of protest involving the surrounding of a building, workplace, or official to…

cognizable

Capable of being recognized, identified, or known; specifically in a legal context, a…

deepfaking

The act of using artificial intelligence to create realistic, manipulated audio or video…

deplatformed

The act of removing an individual or organization from a social media platform,…

lampooning

Publicly criticizing or ridiculing someone or something through the use of irony,…

underinclusion

The failure of a law or policy to apply to all cases or groups that are similar to those…

comity

The principle of mutual respect and courtesy between different branches of government or…

politicisation

The act of making an inherently neutral or professional process—such as the selection of…

demilitarization

The process of removing military forces, presence, or influence from a region or…

lawgiver

A person who establishes or codifies the laws for a society, community, or state.

stratocracy

A form of government in which the state and the military are traditionally or…

godfatherism

A political practice where influential individuals or 'godfathers' exert control over the…

deradicalisation

The process of helping individuals abandon extremist beliefs and reintegrate into…

oligarchic

Relating to or characteristic of an oligarchy, a form of power structure where power…

quashed

To officially reject, suppress, or put an end to something, such as a legal complaint or…

contrition

The state of feeling sincere remorse or repentance for one's wrongdoings or mistakes.

melongate

A controversy or scandal centering on inappropriate or perceived offensive comments made…

truism

A statement that is so obviously true or self-evident that it is almost unnecessary to…

plagiarizing

The act of taking someone else's written work or ideas and presenting them as one's own…

fetishism

In this context, the social psychological process where human labor and social…

emancipatory

Relating to or involving the process of liberating someone or a group of people from…

undifferentiated

Not divided or distinguished into different parts or types; lacking internal variety or…

corralled

To gather, collect, or restrict resources or power into a specific place or under the…

dishonoured

To have failed to keep or fulfill a promise, obligation, or agreement.

motorcades

A procession of motor vehicles, typically carrying important people such as heads of…

landslips

The downward and outward movement of soil and rock on a slope; a landslide.

demerging

The act or process of separating or undoing the merger of previously combined…

gazetted

Refers to a government employee or official whose appointment, transfer, or promotion has…

animus

Hostility, deep-seated resentment, or a strong ill will directed toward a person or group.

retrogressive

Characterized by or resulting in a reversal of progress; moving backward to a worse or…

unreconciled

Referring to financial accounts or records that have not been cross-checked or balanced…

reindustrialising

The process of attempting to revitalize or grow the industrial or manufacturing sector of…

renascent

Becoming active, strong, or popular again; experiencing a period of renewal or rebirth.

afsa

A specific local or government-related term referring to a type of payment, debt, or…

downtrodden

People who are treated badly, oppressed, or pushed down by those in power or by…

diktats

Authoritative or harsh commands, orders, or decrees, typically imposed by someone in…