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capitalism ·noun

Definition: a political and economic system in which industry is owned privately for profit and not by the state Level: C2

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capitalist ·adjective

Definition: relating to capitalism Level: C2

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center ·noun (POLITICAL)

Definition: a political position with opinions that are not extreme Level: C2

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constitutional ·adjective

Definition: relating to the constitution of a country Level: C2

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coup ·noun

Definition: when a group of people suddenly takes control of a country using force Level: C2

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debate ·verb

Definition: to discuss a subject in a formal way Level: C2

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delegation ·noun

Definition: a group of people who have been chosen to represent a much larger group of people Level: C2

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diplomacy ·noun (COUNTRIES)

Definition: dealing with the relationships between governments Level: C2

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diplomatically ·adverb

Definition: in a way that deals well with people without upsetting them Level: C2

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extreme ·adjective (OPINIONS)

Definition: having such strong opinions or beliefs that most people cannot agree with you Level: C2

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extremist ·noun

Definition: someone who has such strong opinions or beliefs that most people cannot agree with them Level: C2

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radical ·adjective (BELIEFS)

Definition: believing that there should be big social and political changes Level: C2

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radical ·noun

Definition: someone who supports the idea that there should be big social and political changes Level: C2

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referendum ·noun

Definition: an occasion when all the people in a country can vote in order to show their opinion about a political question Level: C2

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reform ·noun

Definition: when changes are made to improve a system, organization, or law, or a change that is made Level: C2

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regime ·noun

Definition: a system of government or other control, especially one that people do not approve of Level: C2

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right-wing ·adjective

Definition: supporting limited economic controls, private property and wealth, and limited government Level: C2

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seat ·noun (POLITICS)

Definition: a position in an elected governing group or in another group that makes official decisions Level: C2

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secretary ·noun (OFFICIAL)

Definition: an official who is in charge of a large department of the government Level: C2

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socialism ·noun

Definition: a political system in which the government owns important businesses and industries, and which allows the people to share the money and opportunities equally Level: C2

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totalitarian ·adjective

Definition: belonging to a political system in which the people in power have complete control and do not allow anyone to oppose them Level: C2

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voter ·noun

Definition: a person who votes or who has a legal right to vote, especially in an election Level: C2

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wing ·noun (POLITICS)

Definition: a group of people in an organization or political party who have the same beliefs Level: C2