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1. Dialect

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   A dialect is a variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular group of the language's speakers, typically associated with a specific geographic area or social class. While often contrasted with "standard language," which is usually codified and serves official or prestige functions, dialects exist on a continuum, with mutual intelligibility often serving as an imperfect boundary between distinct languages and differe…

2. Labor Force

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   The labor force (or workforce) is an economic construct denoting the sum of the employed and the unemployed population within a specified geographic area during a defined period. It represents the aggregate human resources available for the production of goods and services, excluding individuals considered outside the scope of market participation, such as full-time students not seeking employment, [retire…

3. Polity

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   A polity is a distinct, self-regulating political organization defined by a persistent social structure that exercises sovereign authority over a specific geographic area and its populace. While often used synonymously with "state" or "government," the term polity emphasizes the inherent cultural coherence and institutional coherence of the governing body, rather than merely its [legal status](/…