Politikverdrossenheit
political disillusionment
noun po-li-TIK-fer-dros-sen-hyt Rare
Also means
disenchantment with politics
Usage Note
Politikverdrossenheit describes widespread citizen frustration or apathy towards politics and politicians. It was Word of the Year in Germany in 1992. Often linked to low voter turnout and rising support for protest movements.
Examples
"Die Politikverdrossenheit unter Jugendlichen hat deutlich zugenommen."
Natural Translation
Political disillusionment among young people has increased noticeably.
Literal Translation
The political-disillusionment among youth has clearly increased.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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