the part of society, universities, that is connected with studying and thinking
He had spent all of his adult life in academia because he was a history professor.
conviction
a strongly held opinion about something
I have a strong conviction that this is the truth.
culture
a form or type of civilization of a certain race or nation
The show at the university had a lot of Asian culture in it.
exile
to force someone out of his or her home country
After the death threats on his life, he took his family and went into exile in France.
fundamentally
of central importance, at the core of something
The judge was fundamentally opposed to allowing an extension.
literature
pieces of writing, such as novels, stories, poems and plays that are regarded as excellent and important
You can study literature in school.
negotiate
to reach an agreement through discussion
The employees negotiated a new contract with their employer.
persecute
to ill-treat, oppress or harass
Her people were persecuted in her country.
regime
a system of government
The dictator’s regime held the people of the country virtually powerless.
threaten
to be a source of danger for something
The trout will produce more offspring when populations are threatened.