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 recognises that alternative definitions and interpretations may be preferable on a class-by-class/school-by-school basis.
Aggression – violent or hostile behaviour/an unprovoked attack
Citizen – a person who lives in a town, city, or country
Commitment – a pledge to perform an action
Community – a group of people with shared origins or interests
Conflict – a struggle or battle Consequences – the effects of an action Corporation – a large business or company
Culture – the ideas, art, and customs of a particular community Diversity – having variety
Economy – an organised system of goods and services in a country through the exchange of money
Empower – to give someone the power to do something
Equality – applying something in the same way, to all peoples
Ethnicity – a human group with racial, religious, and linguistic characteristics in common
Famine – a severe shortage of food
Generation – all the people of approximately the same age
Global – pertaining to the whole world
Identity – characteristics that can be used to recognise someone or describe someone Individual – a single, unique person Inspire – to encourage a change
Humanitarian – having the interests of all people at heart
Impartial – without favouring one side or another
96 Resource U – Glossary International – involving two or more nations
League of Arab States – a collection of independent Arab States from West Asia and Africa who have agreed to strengthen their relationships with one another
Life-saving – an action that saves lives
Manifestation – a demonstration through action
Media – information via reporting, e.g., TV, newspaper; can be used to influence people
Non-governmental – pertaining to an organisation separate from government
Observance – the act of abiding by a law, guideline or resolution etc.
Organisation – a group of people who work together
Privilege – a benefit granted only to certain people
Publicity – information used to gain public attention
Qualities – characteristics that make us different Quest – a search for something
Responsibility – being responsible, taking ownership, being accountable
Society – an organised group of people with shared interests
Sustainable – able to continue for a long period of time
Unanimous – everyone in agreement Unite – to come together, all at the same time
Violence – the use of force in strength, feeling, or action to cause harm War – open conflict between groups
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