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What Are Some of the World's Unrecognized Countries? | NowThis World
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Aniceeee posted on 2019/02/20Ever wondered about countries that aren't officially recognized by everyone? This video dives into fascinating places like Somaliland and Northern Cyprus, explaining the complex history behind secession movements and international recognition. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to geopolitics while learning about these unique parts of the world!
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recognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
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UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /θraɪv/
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UK /θraɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become healthy or successful
- To grow or develop well; to flourish.
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US /əˈtɛmpt/
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UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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