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likud: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/lɪˈkuːd/US/lɪˈkud/

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What does “likud” mean?

A major right-wing political party in Israel.

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Meaning and Definition

A major right-wing political party in Israel.

A political bloc or movement in Israel advocating for conservative and nationalist policies, often associated with the leadership of figures like Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Shamir, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Ariel Sharon.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in meaning or usage. Both refer to the same Israeli political entity. Minor spelling capitalisation and pronunciation differences may occur in media reporting.

Connotations

In both varieties, the term carries political connotations related to Israeli nationalism, security policy, and settlement activity.

Frequency

Frequency is tied directly to coverage of Israeli and Middle Eastern politics. No significant variation between UK and US media frequency.

Grammar

How to Use “likud” in a Sentence

[Government/Coalition] led by LikudLikud under [Leader's name]a member of Likudto vote for Likud

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Likud partyLikud-led governmentLikud ministerLikud MK (Member of Knesset)Likud leadership
medium
joined Likudvoted for LikudLikud's platformLikud candidateLikud coalition
weak
former Likudagainst Likudsupport for Likudhistory of Likud

Examples

Examples of “likud” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • A Likud-backed proposal
  • The Likud-dominated committee

American English

  • A Likud-sponsored bill
  • The Likud-controlled Knesset

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Rare, except in analysis of markets sensitive to Israeli political stability.

Academic

Common in political science, Middle Eastern studies, and modern history contexts discussing Israeli domestic politics.

Everyday

Used primarily in news consumption or discussions about international politics.

Technical

Terminology in political journalism and diplomatic reporting.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “likud”

Strong

Herut (Likud's historical predecessor)

Neutral

the right-wing blocthe nationalist camp

Weak

the conservatives (in Israeli context)

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “likud”

LabourMeretzthe left-wing blocthe peace camp

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Common Mistakes When Using “likud”

  • Incorrect capitalisation (e.g., 'likud').
  • Using as a common noun (e.g., 'a likud' instead of 'the Likud party').
  • Misspelling as 'Likuid' or 'Lekud'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It means 'consolidation' or 'union,' reflecting its origins as an alliance of several right-wing and liberal parties.

Likud is a major right-wing political party in Israel, generally associated with nationalist, conservative, and revisionist Zionist policies.

Likud was formally established as an electoral alliance in 1973 by Menachem Begin, unifying several parties including Herut, the Liberals, and others.

It is pronounced /lɪˈkuːd/ in British English and /lɪˈkud/ in American English. The stress is on the second syllable: li-KOOD.

A major right-wing political party in Israel.

Likud is usually formal (political discourse) in register.

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Idioms & Phrases

  • “There is no specific English idiom containing 'Likud'.”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: "Likud looks to consolidate" or "The Likud party is linked to conservative views."

Conceptual Metaphor

Often framed as a "bulwark" or "fortress" (of security/nationalism) versus opponents framing it as a "roadblock" (to peace).

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After the 1977 election, the party formed a government for the first time, ending decades of Labour dominance.
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