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A2 · Society, law & politics (2)

A2 · Masyarakat, undang-undang & politik (2)

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power(noun)
/ˈpaʊər/
kuasa
the ability to control people or things
The president has the power to stop new laws.
Presiden mempunyai kuasa untuk menghalang undang-undang baharu.
Sinonimenergystrengthauthoritycontrolforcecapability
Antonimweaknessimpotencepowerlessnessinability
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peace(noun)
/piːs/
keamanan, kedamaian
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.
Kedua-dua komuniti itu hidup bersama dalam keamanan.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
Sinonimharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamity
Antonimwarconflictstrifediscordviolence
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national(adjective)
/ˈnæʃnəl/
kebangsaan, nasional
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
Bangunan-bangunan ini sebahagian daripada warisan kebangsaan kita.
national and regional politics
Sinonimfederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomestic
Antonimlocalregionalprivateforeigninternational
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tradition(noun)
/trəˈdɪʃn/
tradisi, adat
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.
Membuat kuih Chung ialah tradisi kami semasa Tet.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
Sinonimcustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerway
Antoniminnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviation
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population(noun)
/ˌpɑːpjuˈleɪʃn/
penduduk, populasi
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?
Berapakah jumlah penduduk negara anda?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Sinoniminhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitants
Antonimemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulation
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president(noun)
/ˈprezɪdənt/
presiden
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
Presiden Amerika Syarikat tinggal di Rumah Putih.
Sinonimleaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutive
Antonimfollowersubordinatememberemployeestaff
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society(noun)
/səˈsaɪəti/
masyarakat
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Mereka menjalankan kajian tentang peranan lelaki dan wanita dalam masyarakat hari ini.
Racism exists at all levels of society.
Sinonimcommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublic
Antonimisolationsolitudeindividualism
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officer(noun)
/ˈɑːfɪsər/
pegawai
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
Perkara itu diserahkan kepada saya, sebagai pegawai pemerintah kamu.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
Sinonimofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthority
Antonimcivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommoner
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soldier(noun)
/ˈsəʊldʒər/
askar, tentera
a member of an army, especially one who is not an officer
soldiers in uniform
askar berpakaian seragam
soldiers on duty
Sinonimcombatantfighterwarriorservicemantrooper
Antonimcivilian
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queen(noun)
/kwiːn/
ratu, permaisuri
the female ruler of an independent state that has a royal family
Queen Victoria
Ratu Victoria
kings and queens
Sinonimmonarchrulersovereignregent
Antonimcommonersubjectpawn
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steal(verb)
/stiːl/
mencuri
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.
Pencuri mencuri barang kemas bernilai lebih £10000.
I had my wallet stolen.
Sinonimpilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipe
Antonimgivedonatereturnofferproviderestore
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state(noun)
/steɪt/
negara, negeri
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
Negara menyediakan pendidikan percuma untuk semua kanak-kanak.
Sinonimdeclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmrecite
Antonimconcealhidedenysuppresswithhold
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war(noun)
/wɔːr/
perang, peperangan
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?
Sudah berapa lama mereka berperang?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
Sinonimconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefighting
Antonimpeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefire
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traditional(adjective)
/trəˈdɪʃənl/
tradisional
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.
Sekumpulan kanak-kanak akan mempersembahkan tarian tradisional.
traditional dress
Sinonimconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistorical
Antonimmoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovative
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prison(noun)
/ˈprɪzn/
penjara
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.
Dia dihantar ke penjara selama enam bulan.
to be released from prison
Sinonimjailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention center
Antonimfreedomlibertyreleasedischarge
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thief(noun)
/θiːf/
pencuri
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
Polis akhirnya menangkap pencuri yang mencuri basikal saya.
Sinonimburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauder
Antonimhonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
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public(adjective)
/ˈpʌblɪk/
awam
connected with ordinary people in society in general
The public services here are quite good.
Perkhidmatan awam di sini agak baik.
Sinonimgovernmentalciviccommunalsocialstatecommunity
Antonimprivatepersonalexclusive
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united(adjective)
/juˈnaɪtɪd/
bersatu padu, bersatu
joined together as a political unit or by shared aims
The people stood united against the new tax law.
Rakyat berdiri bersatu padu menentang undang-undang cukai baharu itu.
Sinonimcombinedunifiedallied
Antonimdividedseparateddisunited