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détente

A policy during the Cold War which was aimed at relaxing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The policy calls for increase diplomatic and commercial activity.

developing nations

Nations that are economically and technologically less developed than industrialized nations.

dharma

The act of fulfilling one's duty in life. Associated with Hinduism and Buddhism.

Dias, Bartholomeu

(1450?-1500) Portuguese explorer who, in 1488, was the first person to round the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.

diaspora

The enforced spreading out of a group of people. In history, there has been both a Jewish Diaspora and an African Diaspora.

dictatorship

the office or controal of a dictator.

Diocletian

(245-313) Emperor of Rome who was responsible for dividing Rome into different provinces and districts. Eventually, the eastern portions of the Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire.

discrimination

To treat unfairly due to a persons ethnic background, gender, religion, or age

divine

Godlike, or coming from, or having to do with a god.

Divine Comedy, The

An epic poem written by Dante during the Renaissance.


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