Historical Events And Movements

verb to abandon one's religious or political beliefs or principles

• In some countries, individuals who apostatize from the dominant religion may face legal consequences.
• I heard that John decided to apostatize from his church last month.
• Don't be surprised if she decides to apostatize from that group, she's always changing her mind.
• Some fans felt like they had to apostatize from their favorite team after a series of disappointing losses.

verb to make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act

• The group of individuals conspired to commit fraud against the company.
• I heard they were conspiring to throw a surprise party for Sarah.
• The teenagers were caught conspiring to skip school and go to the beach.
• The storm clouds seemed to conspire against our plans for a picnic.

noun a revolution opposing a previous one or reversing its results

• The government feared the rise of a counterrevolution among dissatisfied citizens.
• There were rumors of a counterrevolution brewing within the opposition party.
• Some radicals were planning a total counterrevolution against the establishment.
• The new technology was seen as a counterrevolution in the world of communication.

noun the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority, especially through force or legal means

• The deposal of the corrupt leader was met with widespread approval from the citizens.
• I heard the deposal of the CEO was finally happening after all the scandals.
• The deposal of that jerk was long overdue.
• The deposal of old traditions paved the way for new ideas to flourish.

adjective Hysterical is an adjective that describes someone who is uncontrollably emotional or out of control with laughter, fear, or another strong emotion.

• The speaker's hysterical outburst during the debate was unprofessional.
• She was absolutely hysterical when she found out she won the lottery.
• My friend's reaction to the prank was so hysterical, we couldn't stop laughing.
• The rumors spreading about the celebrity were so hysterical, it was hard to separate fact from fiction.

noun a judicial or legal process

• The inquisition was a period of intense questioning and investigation by the church.
• The inquisition was a time when the church grilled people with a lot of questions.
• The inquisition was like when the church went all detective mode on people.
• The inquisition of my actions by my parents was thorough and relentless.

verb to bring under the ownership or control of a nation or government

• The government decided to nationalize the telecommunications industry.
• They're talking about nationalizing the banks.
• Let's just nationalize the whole thing and be done with it.
• She wanted to nationalize her passion for art and make it her career.

noun a member of a parliament or a parliamentary body

adjective relating to a parliament or its members

• The parliamentary debate lasted for hours as members discussed the proposed legislation.
• The parliamentary meeting went on forever because everyone had something to say.
• I can't believe the drama that goes on in parliamentary sessions.
• In a way, our family functions like a parliamentary system with everyone having a say in decision-making.

noun a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

• The schism within the political party led to a split in ideologies.
• The schism between the two friends caused tension in their relationship.
• The schism in the group chat created drama among the members.
• The schism in her heart between love and duty tore her apart.

noun a person who promotes division or dissension, especially within a religious group

adjective relating to or characteristic of a schism or schisms

• The schismatic group broke away from the main church due to theological differences.
• The schismatic faction split off from the rest of the organization over disagreements.
• Those schismatic troublemakers caused a rift in the community.
• His schismatic behavior caused division among the team members.

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a schismatic or schism; promoting schism

• The schismatical group broke away from the main church due to doctrinal differences.
• The schismatical folks down the street started their own church last year.
• I heard those schismatical guys are causing a lot of drama in the community.
• The schismatical rift in the family caused a divide that was hard to mend.

noun a portmanteau of 'Street' and 'Exit', often used to refer to the process of leaving a street or area

verb to exit or leave a street or area

• The Strexit referendum was a significant event in the country's history.
• Have you heard about Strexit? It's all over the news.
• Strexit is causing quite a stir among politicians.
• The idea of Strexit has been looming over the economy for months.

noun a portmanteau of Scotland and exit, referring to the potential exit of Scotland from the United Kingdom

• The potential for Scoxit has created uncertainty in the political landscape of the UK.
• Have you heard about Scoxit? It's all over the news.
• Scoxit is such a hot topic right now.
• The idea of Scoxit looms like a shadow over the future of Scotland.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'abolished' is a verb that means to officially end or put an end to something.

• The law was abolished after years of debate in parliament.
• They finally abolished that old rule that nobody liked.
• They totally got rid of that stupid law.
• She abolished all negativity from her life and felt much happier.

noun the act of formally ending or stopping something, such as a law, system, or practice

• The abolishment of slavery was a significant milestone in human history.
• I heard they're pushing for the abolishment of single-use plastics.
• Dude, did you hear about the abolishment of curfew in the city?
• The abolishment of old habits can lead to personal growth and transformation.

noun a term used to describe a characteristic, belief, or practice that is typical of African culture or society

• The study of africanism in literature explores the cultural and historical influences of Africa.
• She incorporates africanism into her fashion choices, often wearing traditional African prints.
• That song has some serious africanism vibes, I can't stop dancing to it!
• His writing style is filled with africanism, drawing readers into a vivid and rich world.