English Vocabulary: Politics and the Armed Forces

ideology

a set of ideas that an economic or political system is based on ideological

associated with sth/sb

connected with sth/sb associate, association

favour

support and agree wiht sth/sb favour: be in favour

status quo

the existing situation: maintain the status quo

opposed to sth/sb

disagreeing strongly with sth/sb oppose, opposition. The Opposition is the main political party that is opposed to the government

radical

in favour of complete political or social change

partly

in part but not completely (to some extent)

wealth

a large amount of money that a person or country owns, wealthy

distribute

share sth among a number of people distribution

left-wing

strongly supporting the ideas of socialism

extremist

A person whose views go beyond what is usual

centre party

a political party that is not left-wing or right-wing

prominent

important or famous

ownership

the state of owning something

means

an action, object or system by which a result is achieved

capitalism

An economic system based on private property and free enterprise.

socialism

a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

communism

a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

extremism

the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.

conservatism

A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes.

liberalism

A belief that government can and should achieve justice and equality of opportunity.

the military

a country's army, navy and air force

branch

a part of a large organization

operation

an organized activity, often involving the military or police

guard

a person or group of people who protect sth/sb

civilian

not belonging to the armed forces

serve

do useful work

the reserve(s)

an extra force that performs part-time duties an is available if needed

compulsory

sth you have to do, it is not optional

military service

time spent serving in th emilitary

distinguish between A and B

recognice a difference between two people or things

enlisted

relating to members of the permanent armed forces below officer rank

armed

carrying a gun or other weapon

fundamental

central and forming the necessary basis of sth

combat

fighting between forces

vast

extremely large

encompass

include sth within an area

dicerse

different from eachother

command

be in charge

aircraft

any vehivle that can fly and carry sth

weapon

an object used in fighting