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dissident
one who disagrees with the general opinion or actions of a group
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doctrine
a position or principle taught and believed in by a church or government
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dynasty
ruling family that passes the right to rule from one member to another
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feudalism
system of rule by local lords who were bound to the king by ties of loyalty; based on the exchange of land for service
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glasnost
policy of openness initiated by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
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guerilla
member of a group that carries on raids and fights an established government
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human rights
the basic rights of all people, such as the right to life, equal protection of laws, freedom from arrest without reason, laws against torture and enslavement, etc. that are basic to modern societies
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imperialism
domination of one country of the political, social, and economic life on another
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laissez-faire
an economic policy in which the government does not interfere with the economy
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leftest
a person who favors change or reforms, usually in the name of greater freedom
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matriarchal
a family group led by the mother
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militarism
policy in which the armed forces are made powerful and military interests are glorified
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militarized
to train, prepare, or equip for warfare
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monarchy
governmet headed by a king or queen
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nationalism
feeling of pride and devotion to one's counry
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