the sudden and forceful attempt of a group, especially of military or other government personnel, to seize state power

The collegiate athlete staged a coup in attempt to have his head coach fired.

the process or act of freeing a colony or eliminating colonialism

The decolonization process left many previous colonies in shambles, due to economic dependence and arbitrary borders made by colonizers.

the condition of relying on another for help or support

The baby birds' dependency on their parents for food required them to stay in the nest at all times.

one who disagrees with, dissents from, or opposes (the opinions or doctrines of others or the authority of some group or institution)

Dissidents, who wrote books had been banned by the government, found ways to publish their books outside the country.

of or concerning basic beliefs, concepts, and social and political aims of an individual, group, or institution

The ideological differences between capitalists and socialists are great.

the act of entering a situation so as to change what is happening by one nation in the affairs of another, as with military force

If the civil conflict continues to escalate in that country, a military intervention may be the only way to stop the slaughter of civilians.

a country with great international power and influence, especially one that dominates the affairs of other countries

Global superpowers during the Cold War included the United States and the USSR.