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- Abolitionist (feminine) — The feminine form of the term 'aboliționist'. It denotes a woman who adheres to the principles of abolitionism and actively campaigns for the dissolution of oppressive or outdated laws, institutions, or practices (such as slavery or capital punishment). As an adjective, it qualifies a feminine action, publication, or entity associated with this movement.
- Abomey — A historical city in southern Benin, renowned as the former political and administrative capital of the powerful West African Kingdom of Dahomey (founded in the 17th century). The locality houses the complex of the Royal Palaces of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which serves as a cultural testament to African monarchical dynasties and colonial resistance.
- Crumpled — A rare regional or popular form recorded in certain Romanian dialects as a phonetically modified variant of 'boțit' (crumpled, dented) or 'mototolit' (wrinkled); it denotes a garment, fabric, or metallic surface that has lost its smooth shape through pressing, folding, or accidental impact; (figurative, of the human face) tired, wrinkled, marked by sadness, or lacking freshness due to sleep deprivation.
- To dress — (Regional, rare) To dress or clothe someone; to put on clothes; (by extension, in certain dialects) to shelter or protect from harsh weather.
- Dressed — (Regional) Dressed, clothed, or covered in garments; (by extension, of beds or rooms) adorned or protected with traditional rustic rugs, blankets, or wall hangings.
- Unruly — Unruly, bad-tempered, quick to anger, and difficult to control or tame (of people or horses); (of terrain, roads, or slopes) steep, precipitous, rugged, rocky, and difficult to access; (regional, of colors or visual appearance) striking, variegated, non-uniform, or spotted, usually having white spots on a dark background.
- Abrașan grape — (Regional) A variety of Romanian grapes with white-greenish berries, grown locally; (by extension) a horse of a specific breed, often characterized as being bad-tempered, high-spirited, or having a variegated appearance.
- Repealed — (Jurisprudence) Of a law, decree, or regulatory act that has been officially deprived of force or validity by a subsequent legal provision.
- female resident of Abrud — A woman born or living in the town of Abrud (Alba County) or its surroundings; (as an adjective) feminine form of 'abrudean', pertaining to the town of Abrud, its inhabitants, or this specific region in the Apuseni Mountains.
- woman from Abrud — A woman born in the town of Abrud (Alba County) or originating from this locality in the Apuseni Mountains.
- Abrus — (Botany) A genus of climbing plants in the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, characterized by pinnate leaves and pods containing spherical seeds that are often intensely colored and highly toxic due to their abrin content.
- Abruzzese woman — A woman born or living in the Abruzzo region (Italy); (as an adjective) feminine form of 'abruzez' (Abruzzese), pertaining to the Italian region of Abruzzo, its inhabitants, or this specific geographical area in the Italian Peninsula.
- Hidden / Concealed — A bookish term used to describe a hidden, concealed, obscure concept, idea, motivation, or text that is difficult to fathom or completely inaccessible to immediate understanding. In moral philosophy and ethics, the word often qualifies dissimulated intentions, cryptic reasonings, or esoteric truths that require profound decoding and interpretation.
- Absolon — A famous literary character from Geoffrey Chaucer's work ('The Canterbury Tales' - The Miller's Tale), characterized by excessive foppishness, ridiculous vanity, and an obsessive concern with cleanliness and moral appearances. In the philosophy of manners, ethics, and criticism, Absolon's name is used as a behavioral pattern for minor hypocrisy, superficial puritanism, and the comical collapse of claims to virtue when confronted with vulgar reality.
- Absolute — 1. Adjective and adverb expressing something complete, perfect, total, independent of anything else, and suffering no limitation or condition. 2. Neuter noun (capitalized: the Absolute): a fundamental metaphysical concept denoting the ultimate, perfect, unconditioned, and infinite reality, the divinity, or the ultimate foundation of existence. In ethics, the term defines immutable moral values (such as Good or Truth) that remain valid regardless of historical or cultural contexts.
- Abstentionism — A civic or political attitude manifested by the deliberate refusal to participate in public life, particularly in elections, ballots, or referendums. It can be caused by indifference, a conscious protest against the political system, or a lack of trust in the candidates.
- Female abstainer — A person (female) who practices abstentionism, choosing not to participate in voting or public political life; (as an adjective) feminine form for manifestations, attitudes, or groups that promote electoral non-participation.
- Female abstinent — A person (female) who chooses to willingly give up the satisfaction of certain cravings, vices, or sensory pleasures; (as an adjective) feminine form for actions, practices, or communities that promote strict moderation and behavioral purity.
- Female abstractionist — A female visual artist (painter, sculptor) whose work falls within the parameters of non-figurative art, eliminating the representation of the visible world; (as an adjective) feminine form for manifestations, techniques, schools, or aesthetic trends that promote the exclusive use of pure shapes, lines, and colors.
- Female abuser — A female person who commits abuse, a form of violence, manipulation, harassment, or exploitation against another being who is in a vulnerable or subordinate position. As an adjective, it describes a female conduct, attitude, or practice characterized by the oppressive exceeding of moral, legal, and behavioral boundaries.