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Weird Word Wednesdays: Weltpolitik, tranche and thalassocracy

For today’s Weird Word Wednesday, let’s look at three words related to international relations: Weltpolitik, tranche and thalassocracy. Here’s what www.merriam-webster says about these words:

weltpolitik

Pronunciation: [ ˈveltˌpōləˈtēk ]

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: Participation in the discussion and decision of international problems.

Language origin: German and French

“Weltpolitik.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weltpolitik. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

tranche

Pronunciation: [ ˈträⁿsh ]

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A division or portion of a pool or whole, specifically dealing with the issuing of bonds.

Language origin: French

“Tranche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranche. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

thalassocracy

Pronunciation: [ tha-lə-ˈsä-krə-sē ]

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: Maritime supremacy.

Language origin: Greek

“Thalassocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thalassocracy. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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