Glossary of Ambemarivo

This is a glossary of Ambemarivo. It lists words, terms, concepts and used in the historiography covering the socialist regime in Ambemarivo. Some words were coined directly by prominent partisan members or Supreme Consuls; others were a product of nationals and witnesses. Special attention is given to terminology and practices of the Ministry of Security (ascertained from leaked documents), some of which are derived from the Mpanakena Kingdom (see also: Ny Ambina Famotopotorana), as they continue to be relevant in. The majority of words are in the and thus hint towards the native socialist mindset. In the case of, these typically serve a secretive or  among officials.

D

 * Drafitra firaisan-kina (計劃團結) (들압읻라 삘아이산끼나) — a 'solidarity plan' led by a specific federal department. It is a that typically offers to aid a neighboring country (regardless of country ideology) for the betterment of bilateral relations. Assigned workers are to be granted temporary, and are thus presumed to spy on the target country (on the VAI's behalf).
 * Drafitra setra ny mitansin̈miny (計劃反對殖民) (들압읻라 섿라 니 미딴싱미니) — a 'decolonization plan' primarily affecting West Yoju, which was short-lived (1991-2006) and unsuccessful, sometimes also framed for . Under this plan, funding was given to in West Yoju, and engagement with the local economies was encouraged. Ambemarivo's corporate presence in Talamh Caonach is notably linked to this campaign.

G

 * Gimpo (金浦) (김포) — an euphemism for public . Drowning was the preferred way of execution of political enemies by WPA officials in villages and other scarcely populated settlements after the Dead Road Uprising. Its literal meaning in is 'golden riverbank', and was the former name of the artificial Volamendrenirano Canal. A victim of gimpo is said to "have sailed the Gimpo [Canal]" (niantsambo ny Kimpo [Tatatra]).

H

 * Hany fiadidy vonjimaika (暫個人管理) (하니 삐아디디 쁜지마이까) — the case of 'temporary individual administration'; an euphemism for full or partial . The title of mpiadidy "administrator" is practically equivalent to . Although initially the mpiadidy were either  or ( and/or ) entrusted WPA partisans, the position is since 1985 open to public. One may also apply to as its own mpiadidy, which led to a "privatization wave" (2000-10). The  of such companies are prevalent in the Antalaha Stock Exchange among others.

M

 * Mpanjaka (獨君主) (믑안작아) — an ironically intended designation for (therefore typically of ' or ' class) and  of many properties. Its literal meaning is 'sovereign ruler' ( of manjaka "to rule; to govern"), and had been the standard title for all royals of the Mpanakena Kingdom until its dissolution in 1811.