International Affairs Terminology

adjective actual, existing in fact

adverb in fact, in reality

• The de facto leader of the organization was appointed by the board of directors.
• She's the de facto head of the department because she's been there the longest.
• He's the de facto king of the school because everyone looks up to him.
• The old library has become a de facto community center for the neighborhood.

noun a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations

• Realpolitik is a foreign policy approach based on practical considerations rather than ideological principles.
• In the world of politics, Realpolitik often trumps idealism.
• Some politicians prefer to play hardball and use Realpolitik tactics to get what they want.
• In life, sometimes we have to navigate through the murky waters of Realpolitik to achieve our goals.

noun A Brexit bounce refers to a temporary increase or improvement in a country's economic situation following a decision related to Brexit.

• The economy experienced a Brexit bounce after the UK officially left the European Union.
• Many people were surprised by the Brexit bounce in the stock market.
• Did you see that Brexit bounce in the housing market? It's crazy!
• The company's profits took a Brexit bounce, soaring to new heights.