AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word

policy

/ˈpɑːləsi/ Syllables: ˈpol·i·cy

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A set of principles or rules adopted by an organisation or government to guide decisions.

Synonyms

guidelines regulation rules

Antonyms

None available

Translations

policy in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

سياسة، خطة

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

مجموعة من القواعد أو المبادئ التي تتبعها منظمة أو حكومة لتوجيه قراراتها.

Easy Explanation

A policy is an official plan or set of rules. Government policy guides how public issues are handled. Company policy describes workplace rules.

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Memory TipPolicy comes from Greek 'polis' (city) — the rules that govern a city or community.

Contextual Examples

The government's social policy aims to reduce inequality and improve public services.

Educational policy in many countries is shifting toward competency-based learning.

The organisation implemented a clear environmental policy to reduce its carbon footprint.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
noun	policies
noun	policyholder