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A2 · Society, law & politics (1)

A2 · Gesellschaft, Recht & Politik (1)

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    church(noun)

    /tʃɜːrtʃ/

    die Kirche

    a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.

    The procession moved into the church.

    Die Prozession zog in die Kirche.

    church services

    Synonymechapelcathedralbasilicatemplehouse of worshipplace of worship
    Antonymenone (context dependente.g.secular building)pagan templeatheist gathering place
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    independent(adjective)

    /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

    unabhängig

    having its own government

    Mozambique became independent in 1975.

    Mosambik wurde 1975 unabhängig.

    The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.

    Synonymeself-sufficientautonomousself-governingfreeseparateunaffiliated
    Antonymedependentreliantsubordinateconnectedcontrolled
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    government(noun)

    /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/

    die Regierung

    the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state

    The government is urged to create more jobs.

    Die Regierung wird aufgefordert, mehr Arbeitsplätze zu schaffen.

    government expenditure/intervention

    Synonymeadministrationregimestateauthorityruling body
    Antonymeanarchylawlessness
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    attack(noun)

    /əˈtæk/

    der Angriff, der Überfall

    an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody

    The soldiers launched an attack on the enemy camp at dawn.

    Die Soldaten starteten im Morgengrauen einen Angriff auf das feindliche Lager.

    Synonymeassaultraidonslaughtaggressionoffensivestrikeinvasion
    Antonymedefenseprotectionretreatsurrenderpeace
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    army(noun)

    /ˈɑːrmi/

    die Armee, das Heer

    a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land

    My uncle is in the army.

    Mein Onkel ist bei der Armee.

    She was forced to have her baby adopted.

    Synonymemilitaryarmed forcestroopsservicelegion
    Antonymecivilianspeacesociety
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    evidence(noun)

    /ˈevɪdəns/

    das Beweismittel, der Beweis

    documents, objects or statements presented to a court to prove or disprove facts in a case

    The emails were submitted as evidence that the buyer had accepted the goods.

    Die E-Mails wurden als Beweismittel dafür vorgelegt, dass der Käufer die Ware angenommen hatte.

    There was not enough evidence to prove the director knew about the loan.

    Synonymeprooftestimonyindicationsigncluemanifestationdemonstration
    Antonymedisproofrefutationdenialcontradictionconcealment
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    king(noun)

    /ˌkɪŋ ˈɑːrθər/

    der König

    the male ruler of an independent state that has a royal family

    The king and queen waved to the crowds from the palace balcony.

    Der König und die Königin winkten der Menge vom Balkon des Palastes zu.

    Synonymerulermonarchsovereignchief
    Antonymecommonersubjectpeasantservant
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    leader(noun)

    /ˈliːdər/

    der Anführer, die Anführerin, der Leiter

    a person who leads a group of people, especially the head of a country, an organization, etc.

    She's a born leader.

    Sie ist eine geborene Anführerin.

    the leader of the party

    Synonymechiefcommanderguidedirectorheadrulercaptainprincipal
    Antonymefollowersupportersubordinate
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    kill(verb)

    /kɪl/

    töten, umbringen

    to make somebody/something die

    Three people were killed in the car crash last night.

    Bei dem Autounfall letzte Nacht wurden drei Menschen getötet.

    Synonymeslayeliminatemurderassassinateexecutedestroyendneutralize
    Antonymesavepreserveprotectcreatehealrevive
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    community(noun)

    /kəˈmjuːnəti/

    die Gemeinschaft, die Gemeinde

    all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group

    They want to do something useful and meaningful for the community.

    Sie wollen etwas Nützliches und Sinnvolles für die Gemeinschaft tun.

    the international community (= the countries of the world as a group)

    Synonymesocietypublicgrouppopulationneighborhoodfellowship
    Antonymeindividualisolationseparation
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    fight(verb)

    /faɪt/

    kämpfen, sich schlagen

    to use physical force against somebody, or to take part in a war or battle

    The two boys started to fight in the playground after school.

    Die beiden Jungen fingen nach der Schule auf dem Schulhof an, sich zu schlagen.

    Synonymebrawlscuffleclashconflictstrugglebattlecombataltercation
    Antonymepeaceharmonyagreementaccordconciliation
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    lawyer(noun)

    /ˈlɔɪər/

    der Rechtsanwalt, die Rechtsanwältin, der Jurist

    a person trained and licensed to give legal advice, prepare legal documents and represent clients

    We asked a lawyer to review the lease before signing it.

    Wir haben einen Rechtsanwalt gebeten, den Mietvertrag vor der Unterzeichnung zu prüfen.

    She works as a corporate lawyer advising foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Synonymeattorneycounseladvocatesolicitorbarrister
    Antonymeclientlaymanpro se litigant
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    gun(noun)

    /ɡʌn/

    die Schusswaffe, die Pistole

    a weapon that is used for firing bullets or shells

    The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head.

    Der Angreifer hielt der Geisel eine Pistole an den Kopf.

    a toy gun

    Synonymefirearmweaponpistolrevolverrifleshotgun
    Antonymedisarmamentpeaceconciliation
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    god(noun)

    /ɡɑːd/

    der Gott

    the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe

    Many people pray to God for help in difficult times.

    Viele Menschen beten in schwierigen Zeiten zu Gott um Hilfe.

    Synonymedeitydivinitycreatorsupreme beingLordcelestial being
    Antonymeatheismnon-beliefhumanitymortality
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    charity(noun)

    /ˈtʃærəti/

    die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, die Wohltätigkeit

    an organization for helping people in need

    At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.

    Bei unserem letzten Treffen haben wir beschlossen, ein Fußballspiel zu organisieren, um Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu sammeln.

    The concert will raise money for local charities.

    Synonymebenevolencegenerosityhumanityphilanthropygoodwill
    Antonymecrueltymeannessselfishnessgreed
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    drug(noun)

    /drʌɡ/

    die Droge, das Rauschgift

    an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has

    He was charged with pushing drugs.

    Er wurde wegen Drogenhandels angeklagt.

    drug rehabilitation

    Synonymenarcoticmedicationmedicinesubstancedope
    Antonymesobrietyabstinencecurehealthcleanliness
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    criminal(noun)

    /ˈkrɪmɪnl/

    der Verbrecher, der Kriminelle

    a person who commits a crime

    He must be a dangerous criminal.

    Er muss ein gefährlicher Verbrecher sein.

    Synonymeoffenderfelonoutlawlawbreakerculprit
    Antonymelaw-abiding citizeninnocentvictim
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    detective(noun)

    /dɪˈtektɪv/

    der Detektiv, der Kommissar

    a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals

    The detective found important clues at the crime scene.

    Der Detektiv fand am Tatort wichtige Hinweise.

    Synonymeinvestigativecrime-solvingsleuthinginquisitiveanalytic
    Antonymeuniformedpatrollaw enforcement (general)