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Thesaurus: 1501 entries.


LINGUISTIC MINORITIES (Search for related entries in the library)

LINGUISTICS 

LITERATURE 

LITHUANIA 

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS 

LOCK-OUTS 

LOCKOUTS 

Scope Note: A closure of places of employment or the hindering of the normal work activities of employees by employers, attempting to enforce or resist demands.

LONE-PARENT FAMILIES 

LONE-PARENTS 

LONG-TERM CARE (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Care for people, over a long period of time, who have chronic or acute illness or disability and who are unable to care for themselves. Includes medical care and assistance with daily living and can take place in facilities or homes.