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Glossary
The following glossary has been created as a reference point for teachers when using this
resource. The definitions have been provided with a view to initiating further discussions
about meaning and interpretation by students in class.
When possible we recommend that a class session begins with a brief exploration of the
language that students may encounter in the class that day. Peace One Day recogniz-
es that alternative definitions and interpretations may be preferable on a class-by-class/
school-by-school basis.
Aggression – violent or hostile behavior/an
unprovoked attack Humanitarian – having the interests of all
people at heart
Citizen – a person who lives in a town, city,
or country Impartial – without favoring one side
or another
Commitment – a pledge to perform
an action International – involving two or more nations
Community – a group of people with shared Lifesaving – an action that saves lives
origins or interests
Manifestation – a demonstration
Conflict – a struggle or battle through action
Consequences – the effects of an action Media – information via reporting, e.g., TV,
newspaper; can be used to influence people
Corporation – a large business or company
Nongovernmental – pertaining to an
Culture – the ideas, art, and customs of a organization separate from government
particular community
Observance – the act of abiding by a law,
Diversity – having variety guideline or resolution etc.
Economy – an organized system of goods and Organization – a group of people who
services in a country through the exchange work together
of money
Privilege – a benefit granted only to
Empower – to give so¬meone the power to certain people
do something
Publicity – information used to gain
Equality – applying something in the same way, public attention
to all peoples
Qualities – characteristics that make
Ethnicity – a human group with racial, religious, us different
and linguistic characteristics in common
Quest – a search for something
Famine – a severe shortage of food
Responsibility – being responsible, taking
Generation – all the people of approximately ownership, being accountable
the same age
Society – an organized group of people with
Global – pertaining to the whole world shared interests
Identity – characteristics that can be used to Sustainable – able to continue for a long period
recognize someone or describe someone of time
Individual – a single, unique person Unanimous – everyone in agreement
Inspire – to encourage a change Unite – to come together, all at the same time
League of Arab States – a collection of Violence – the use of force in strength, feeling,
independent Arab States from West Asia and or action to cause harm
Africa who have agreed to strengthen their
relationships with one another War – open conflict between groups

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