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Difference between democracy and dictatorship

Democracy and dictatorship are two types of government regimes. These regimes have opposite characteristics: in democracy, decision-making power belongs to the people and in dictatorship, decisions are imposed by the government...

Definition of Gnostic

Gnostic is a term that derives from the Greek "gnostikós" whose meaning refers to something or someone who is able to know. In the Portuguese language the term is used to refer to one who is sectarian of...

meaning of snif

Snif is an onomatopoeia used with the meaning of crying. Onomatopoeia is a process of formation of words or phonemes used with the intention of imitating a certain sound when they are pronounced...

Definition of Pupil

Pupil is a term derived from the Latin "pupillu" meaning "orphaned child". It is a term used to refer to an orphaned child or adolescent who is in the care of a...

Definition of Kcal

Kcal means kilocalorie. Calorie (lime) is a unit of energy measurement and has been commonly used to define the energy value of food. Calorie is a measure that does not belong to...

Definition of Forever

Forever means "forever", "forever". On the internet, the expression "Friends Forever" is often used on social networks and means "friends forever". Who uses the expression intends...

meaning of uai

Uai is an interjection used particularly in the state of Minas Gerais with the meaning of doubt, amazement or surprise. It is one of the symbols of the language and culture of Minas Gerais and a widely used term...

meaning of unit

The word unit comes from the Latin term unitas and designates the quality of what is unique or indivisible. Its meaning is what is considered individually and not plural. Unit too...

Definition of Onerous

Onerous is everything that involves expenses, expenses, burdens. It is synonymous with expensive. For example, a costly course, a costly trip, etc. The meaning of onerous is also used to designate...

Meaning of Measure

To measure means to determine the measure, to calculate. It's the same as measuring. Measurable is what can be measured. Measurement determination is based on a standard measurement reference: meters,...

Definition of Save Jorge

Salve Jorge is a greeting used in Umbanda to “welcome” “Ogum”, an entity that represents the orixá of war, which opens the way and wins the fights. In Afro-Brazilian religions, each...

Who is Ogun?

Ogun is a deity of African origin (orixá) worshiped in Afro-Brazilian religions, such as Umbanda and Candomblé. Ogun is the warrior orixá, known for his courage and strength. In fact, in Yoruba,...

famous metaphors

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which words or expressions are used in a different sense than usual. In these situations, words are used by comparing meanings and...

meaning of muse

Musa is a female figure from Greek mythology, a source of inspiration in the arts or sciences. The meaning of muse became comprehensive, being used figuratively to designate the woman loved or...

Itinerary meaning

Itinerary means definition of the path to be covered. For example, when a city bus company defines the itinerary of a certain line, it indicates all the stops of the bus from the...

Pedro Menezes (Professor of Philosophy)

Degree in Philosophy from the State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ (2009) and Master in Educ...

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The formation of the Brazilian peopleThe Brazilian people are the result of a process called misc...

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meaning of plagiarismPlagiarism happens when someone copies content produced by someone else with...

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