poeple in society Flashcards

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acculturate sb to sth

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to learn to live successfully in a different culture, to help sb to do this
Ex: The course is designed to acculturate new staff

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active citizen

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​a person who is actively involved in trying to improve things in their local community

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3
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disadvantaged = deprived

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socially/severely disadvantaged groups/children

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4
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fluidity

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the quality of being likely to change
Ex: social fluidity, the fluidity of human behaviour

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segregate /ˈseɡrɪɡeɪt/ sb from sb

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a racially segregated community
a segregated school (= one for students of on race or religion only)

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6
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public spirit

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the quality of being willing to do things that will help other people in society

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senior citizen /ˌsiːniə ˈsɪtɪzn/

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an older person, esp sb who has retired from work
Ex: discounts/travel concessions for senior citizens

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