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  • 121perpetuate — [[t]pə(r)pe̱tʃueɪt[/t]] perpetuates, perpetuating, perpetuated VERB If someone or something perpetuates a situation, system, or belief, especially a bad one, they cause it to continue. [V n] We must not perpetuate the religious divisions of the… …

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  • 122lengthening — noun the act of prolonging something (Freq. 1) there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks • Syn: ↑prolongation, ↑protraction, ↑perpetuation • Derivationally related forms: ↑perpetuate ( …

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  • 123nativistic — adjective 1. advocating the perpetuation of native societies the old nativist prejudice against the foreign businessman the nativistic faith preaches the old values C.K.Kluckhohn • Syn: ↑nativist • Pertains to noun: ↑nativism, ↑nativism ( …

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  • 124prolongation — noun 1. the act of prolonging something (Freq. 1) there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks • Syn: ↑protraction, ↑perpetuation, ↑lengthening • Derivationally related forms: ↑perpetuate ( …

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  • 125self-per|pet|u|a|tion — «SEHLF puhr PEHCH u AY shuhn», noun. perpetuation of oneself or itself: »Self perpetuation of the organization is assured (Harper s) …

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  • 126COMMUNITY — antiquity middle ages character and structures functions and duties individual centers the muslim caliphate in the east …

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  • 127MIZRACHI — (term coined from some of the letters of the Hebrew words merkaz ruḥani, spiritual center), religious Zionist movement whose aim was expressed in its motto: The Land of Israel for the people of Israel according to the Torah of Israel (coined by… …

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  • 128Continuance — Con*tin u*ance, n. [OF. continuance.] 1. A holding on, or remaining in a particular state; permanence, as of condition, habits, abode, etc.; perseverance; constancy; duration; stay. [1913 Webster] Great plagues, and of long continuance. Deut.… …

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