Word
SNP
Phoneticssnp
Definitions
01Scottish National Party
n. Stands for Scottish National Party. This is a political group that wants Scotland to be an independent country.
n. Abbreviation for Scottish National Party. A centre-left political party in Scotland that campaigns for independence from the United Kingdom.
“The SNP won many seats in the last election in Scotland.”
“The SNP has consistently campaigned for a second referendum on independence, arguing that political conditions have shifted since the 2014 vote.”
British English
Usage
Usually used with 'the' as in 'the SNP'.
Teaching tip
Learners should be aware that this is a major political term in the UK, specifically regarding Scottish governance.
02DNA variation
n. Stands for single-nucleotide polymorphism. It is a small difference in a person's DNA that can affect health or traits.
n. Abbreviation for single-nucleotide polymorphism. A variation in a single base pair in a DNA sequence among individuals of a species.
“Scientists study an SNP to see if it makes a person more likely to get a disease.”
“Researchers identified a specific SNP that appears to correlate with a higher resistance to certain types of viral infections.”
Technical
Usage
Often pronounced as 'snip'.
Teaching tip
This is a highly specialised term used in genetics and medicine; outside of those fields, the political party is the much more common referent.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“It is right that the SNP government has accepted the need for national guidance before more decisions are made, and I want to see that guidance delivered with the urgency needed,” he said.” “The SNP leader set out a range of policies aimed at growing the economy, eradicating child poverty, transitioning to net zero and addressing "the epidemic of violence against women and girls".” Scan code
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