🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 09 Mar 2025
1. Solidarity (Noun)
Meaning (English): Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
Meaning (Hindi): एकजुटता, संगठन
Synonyms: Unity, cohesion, camaraderie
Antonyms: Division, discord, disunity
Example (in a sentence): The workers showed solidarity by going on strike together.
Related Words: Solidarize (Verb), Solidary (Adjective)
2. Custodians (Noun)
Meaning (English): Persons who have responsibility for or look after something.
Meaning (Hindi): संरक्षक, अभिभावक
Synonyms: Guardians, keepers, stewards
Antonyms: Neglectors, abandoners
Example (in a sentence): The custodians of the museum ensured the artifacts were well-preserved.
Related Words: Custody (Noun), Custodial (Adjective)
3. Whistleblowers (Noun)
Meaning (English): Persons who expose secretive information or activity within a private or public organization that is deemed illegal or unethical.
Meaning (Hindi): मुखबिर, भंडाफोड़ करने वाले
Synonyms: Informants, exposers, leakers
Antonyms: Concealers, suppressors
Example (in a sentence): The whistleblowers revealed the corruption within the company.
Related Words: Whistleblowing (Noun), Whistleblow (Verb)
4. Torchbearers (Noun)
Meaning (English): Persons who lead or inspire others in a movement or cause.
Meaning (Hindi): मशालवाहक, अग्रणी
Synonyms: Leaders, pioneers, trailblazers
Antonyms: Followers, laggards
Example (in a sentence): She was a torchbearer for women's rights in her community.
Related Words: Torchbear (Verb), Torchbearing (Noun)
5. Impediments (Noun)
Meaning (English): Hindrances or obstacles to progress or movement.
Meaning (Hindi): बाधाएं, रुकावटें
Synonyms: Obstacles, barriers, hindrances
Antonyms: Aids, assists, facilitators
Example (in a sentence): The lack of funding was a major impediment to the project.
Related Words: Impede (Verb), Impedimental (Adjective)
6. Reconciliation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The restoration of friendly relations.
Meaning (Hindi): सुलह, मेल-मिलाप
Synonyms: Resolution, settlement, harmony
Antonyms: Conflict, discord, estrangement
Example (in a sentence): The reconciliation between the two families ended years of feud.
Related Words: Reconcile (Verb), Reconcilable (Adjective)
7. Exploitation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
Meaning (Hindi): शोषण, दोहन
Synonyms: Abuse, misuse, manipulation
Antonyms: Fairness, justice, equity
Example (in a sentence): The exploitation of workers in the factory led to protests.
Related Words: Exploit (Verb), Exploitative (Adjective)
8. Assimilation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
Meaning (Hindi): आत्मसात्करण, समावेश
Synonyms: Integration, absorption, incorporation
Antonyms: Rejection, exclusion, segregation
Example (in a sentence): The assimilation of new technologies has transformed the industry.
Related Words: Assimilate (Verb), Assimilative (Adjective)
9. Dissent (Noun)
Meaning (English): The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
Meaning (Hindi): असहमति, विरोध
Synonyms: Disagreement, opposition, protest
Antonyms: Agreement, consent, approval
Example (in a sentence): The dissent among the board members delayed the decision.
Related Words: Dissent (Verb), Dissenting (Adjective)
10. Censored (Adjective)
Meaning (English): Subjected to censorship; having parts removed or suppressed.
Meaning (Hindi): सेंसर किया हुआ
Synonyms: Edited, suppressed, restricted
Antonyms: Uncensored, unrestricted, open
Example (in a sentence): The censored version of the film was less controversial.
Related Words: Censor (Verb), Censorship (Noun)