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A2 · Society, law & politics (2)
A2 · Società, legge e politica (2)
pace
a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
The two communities live together in peace.
Le due comunità convivono in pace.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
SinonimiharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamityContrariwarconflictstrifediscordviolencenazionale
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
Questi edifici fanno parte del nostro patrimonio nazionale.
national and regional politics
SinonimifederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomesticContrarilocalregionalprivateforeigninternationaltradizione
a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
Preparare la torta Chung è la nostra tradizione a Tet.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
SinonimicustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerwayContrariinnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviationpopolazione
all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
What is the population of your country?
Qual è la popolazione del tuo Paese?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Sinonimiinhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitantsContrariemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulationpresidente
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
Il Presidente degli Stati Uniti vive alla Casa Bianca.
SinonimileaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutiveContrarifollowersubordinatememberemployeestaffsocietà
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Hanno condotto una ricerca sui ruoli degli uomini e delle donne nella società di oggi.
Racism exists at all levels of society.
SinonimicommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublicContrariisolationsolitudeindividualismufficiale
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
La questione è stata passata a me, in quanto vostro ufficiale in comando.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
SinonimiofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthorityContraricivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommonerrubare
to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
I ladri hanno rubato gioielli per un valore di oltre £10000.
I had my wallet stolen.
SinonimipilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipeContrarigivedonatereturnofferproviderestorestato
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
Lo Stato offre istruzione gratuita a tutti i bambini.
SinonimideclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmreciteContrariconcealhidedenysuppresswithholdguerra
a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time
How long have they been at war?
Da quanto tempo sono in guerra?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
SinonimiconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefightingContraripeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefiretradizionale
being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
A group of children will perform traditional dances.
Un gruppo di bambini eseguirà danze tradizionali.
traditional dress
Sinonimiconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistoricalContrarimoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovativeprigione, carcere
a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
She was sent to prison for six months.
È stata mandata in prigione per sei mesi.
to be released from prison
Sinonimijailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention centerContrarifreedomlibertyreleasedischargeladro
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
La polizia ha finalmente preso il ladro che ha rubato la mia bici.
SinonimiburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauderContrarihonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
