How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
modernization — See modernize. * * * Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important,… … Universalium
Modernization — Sociology … Wikipedia
Motivations for organic agriculture — Main article: Organic farming Within the food industry, defining the benefits of organic food is largely left to word of mouth, media coverage, and the promotional efforts of organic advocates. Major food and beverage corporations[1] have rapidly … Wikipedia
Project for the New American Century — Formation 1997 Extinction 2006 Type Public policy think tank … Wikipedia
Elevator — For other uses, see Elevator (disambiguation). A set of lifts in the lower level of a London Underground station. The arrows indicate each elevator s position and direction of travel … Wikipedia
Nguyen Truong To — For Communist party official, see Nguyễn Trường Tô. In this Vietnamese name, the family name is Nguyễn, but is often simplified to Nguyen in English language text. According to Vietnamese custom, this person should properly be referred to by the… … Wikipedia
Ashkenazi Jews — For other meanings see Ashkenaz (disambiguation). Ashkenazi Jews (יהודי אשכנז Y hude Ashk naz in Biblical Hebrew; Y hudey Ashknoz in Ashkenazi Hebrew) … Wikipedia
Jihad — For other uses, see Jihad (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
