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Meaning of initiative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

Definitions

  1. A beginning; a first move.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.
    countable, uncountable
  3. feminine singular of iniciativo
  4. The ability to act first or on one's own.
    countable, uncountable
  5. An issue to be voted on, brought to the ballot by a sufficient number of signatures from among the voting public.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Not only are all religions welcome at the Voice Community Kitchen, but experts also say such initiatives could be key to improving ethnoreligious engagement and lead to better conflict mediation in the future.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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