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A2 · Society, law & politics (2)
A2 · Sociedade, lei e política (2)
paz
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.
As duas comunidades vivem juntas em paz.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
SinônimosharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamityAntônimoswarconflictstrifediscordviolencenacional
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
Estes edifícios fazem parte do nosso patrimônio nacional.
national and regional politics
SinônimosfederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomesticAntônimoslocalregionalprivateforeigninternationaltradição
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.
Fazer bolo Chung é a nossa tradição no Tet.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
SinônimoscustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerwayAntônimosinnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviationpopulação
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 é a população do seu país?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Sinônimosinhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitantsAntônimosemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulationpresidente
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
O presidente dos Estados Unidos mora na Casa Branca.
SinônimosleaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutiveAntônimosfollowersubordinatememberemployeestaffsociedade
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Eles realizaram pesquisas sobre os papéis de homens e mulheres na sociedade atual.
Racism exists at all levels of society.
SinônimoscommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublicAntônimosisolationsolitudeindividualismoficial
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
O assunto foi-me transmitido, como seu oficial comandante.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
SinônimosofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthorityAntônimoscivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommonerroubar
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.
Ladrões roubaram joias no valor de mais de £ 10.000.
I had my wallet stolen.
SinônimospilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipeAntônimosgivedonatereturnofferproviderestoreEstado, país
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
O Estado oferece educação gratuita para todas as crianças.
SinônimosdeclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmreciteAntônimosconcealhidedenysuppresswithholdguerra
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?
Há quanto tempo eles estão em guerra?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
SinônimosconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefightingAntônimospeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefiretradicional
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.
Um grupo de crianças apresentará danças tradicionais.
traditional dress
Sinônimosconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistoricalAntônimosmoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovativeprisão
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.
Ela foi enviada para a prisão por seis meses.
to be released from prison
Sinônimosjailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention centerAntônimosfreedomlibertyreleasedischargeladrão
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
A polícia finalmente prendeu o ladrão que roubou minha bicicleta.
SinônimosburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauderAntônimoshonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
