Queering is the act of (re)interpreting/identifying elements of queerness within texts, based on contextual evidence available within texts (e.g. seeing Othello-Iago in Othello through homoerotic lenses).

The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) is a free trade agreement between the 8 constituent members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The agreement is intended to reduce tariffs and red tape, with goals of facilitating cross border supply chains and increasing trade within the region. It also includes a sensitive list that exempts certain products from tariff reductions and provides special privileges for Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The deal does not include services such as those involving information technology.

"Fo Xi" or "Buddha-like" is a term used to describe people who reject the daily grind of the contemporary workaholic Chinese society. It is characterized by a more casual and apathetic approach to life and work, with slogans such as "anything will do" or "take life as it is"

Being "Buddha-like" is not connected to the person's religious identity or faith.

Virtual fashion models are computer-generated, hyperrealistic digital avatars designed to model products or participate in advertisements for companies. They often have a fictional background and personality portrayed in their social media accounts. Virtual models have previously been used by Louis Vuitton (Final Fantasy's Lightning), Rihanna's Fenty (Shudu), and Prada (Candy).

"Liberation Theology" is a religious movement that seeks to apply religious faith by aiding the poor through involvement in political and civic affairs. Akin to socialist ideologies, it stresses both heightened awareness of the unjust socioeconomic structures that cause social inequities and active participation in changing those structures."

In "the Sims", the "Plumbob" is a glowing crystal that is suspended above each Sim's head and is a fairly accurate reflection of the Sim's current health. If the Sim is in very good health, the Plumbob will be a bright, deep green. As the Sim's health deteriorates, the green will become paler until it becomes neutral white, yellow, orange, red, and even deeper shades of red when in worse conditions. For the purpose of this debate, Plumbobs do not simply reflect one's momentary mood.

Decentralization: the widespread availability and access to information on mental health issues

In this debate, the "Chosen One Narrative" refers to media that focuses on a single character whose choices and actions are crucial for the success or failure of a revolution or movement (e.g. Harry Potter series, the Hunger Games series, the Divergent series). The Chosen One Narrative emphasizes the significant impact one person can have.