Glossary beginning with H

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Half-caste

A term used to describe individuals of mixed race. In Australia 'half-caste' refers to children who have one Aboriginal and one European parent.

Harmonious

The quality of good relationships between people or things.

Hierarchy

A system of ranking people, objects or concepts.

High treason

The charge of injuring or undermining the state, a serious charge that carried the death penalty.

Historical context

The events, people and ideas unique to a particular time

Hops

One of the key ingredients used to make beer. Hops is a malted grain with a bitter flavour.

Hybridized

A combination designed to deliver the best traits of each plant species. 

Hypocrisy

When ones actions do not match ones words or commitments.