A formal or informal group gathering or event aimed at socializing, networking, and engaging in persuasive conversation to establish or strengthen relationships, often with a business focus.
/ˈʃmʊzəˌθɑːnz/
The quality of being a hybrid, or a combination of two or more distinct entities. It describes the state of being mixed or the result of crossbreeding. This term is also used in cultural studies to describe the mixture of cultural elements from different traditions or practices.
/ˈhaɪbrɪdɪti/
A person, typically a television producer, who is the head writer and executive producer of a popular television show, responsible for creative direction and overall vision of the series.
/ʃəʊ ˈrʌn.ɪ.zə/
An excessive emphasis on doctrine, especially as a source of conflict; a tendency to interpret other’s beliefs as rigid and dogmatic.
/dəˈkrɪnɪzɪz/
The process or condition of weakening or eliminating the power or authority of a parliament or similar legislative body; the suspension of parliamentary practices or procedures; a situation where parliamentary functions or bodies are not recognized or are systematically undermined.
/dɪˈpɑː.lar.mɪ.tɪ/
Excessive or petty fussiness, especially about trifling matters; a penchant for being overly concerned about minor details.
/ˈprɪs.nɪ.tɪs/
The state of being inaccessible, which means being difficult or impossible to access, reach, or attain. It can also refer to the condition of being hard to understand, approach, or deal with.
/ˈɪnæksesɪbəlɪtɪ/
A person who is excessively or obsessively preoccupied with the clitoris, often to the exclusion of other interests or concerns.
/ˌklɪktəˈreɪmɪk/
A dog breeder or someone who specializes in breeding dogs, particularly purebreds. Also refers to a professional or hobbyist who raises and trains dogs.
/doʊ.dʒ/