🔥The Hindu Vocabulary 12 Mar 2025
1. Delimitation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The act of fixing the boundaries or limits of something.
Meaning (Hindi): सीमांकन, परिसीमन
Synonyms: Demarcation, boundary-setting, limitation
Antonyms: Expansion, extension, enlargement
Example (in a sentence): The delimitation of electoral constituencies was a contentious issue.
Related Words: Delimit (Verb), Delimited (Adjective)
2. Federalism (Noun)
Meaning (English): A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Meaning (Hindi): संघवाद, संघीय व्यवस्था
Synonyms: Decentralization, confederation, union
Antonyms: Unitarism, centralization
Example (in a sentence): Federalism allows states to have their own laws while being part of a larger nation.
Related Words: Federal (Adjective), Federate (Verb)
3. Meritocracy (Noun)
Meaning (English): A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Meaning (Hindi): योग्यतावाद, गुणवत्ता आधारित व्यवस्था
Synonyms: Competence-based system, talentocracy
Antonyms: Nepotism, favoritism, cronyism
Example (in a sentence): The company prided itself on being a meritocracy where hard work was rewarded.
Related Words: Meritocratic (Adjective), Merit (Noun)
4. Centralization (Noun)
Meaning (English): The concentration of control or power in a central authority.
Meaning (Hindi): केंद्रीकरण, एकत्रीकरण
Synonyms: Consolidation, concentration, unification
Antonyms: Decentralization, distribution, devolution
Example (in a sentence): The centralization of power in the government led to protests.
Related Words: Centralize (Verb), Centralized (Adjective)
5. Autonomy (Noun)
Meaning (English): The right or condition of self-government.
Meaning (Hindi): स्वायत्तता, स्वशासन
Synonyms: Independence, self-rule, sovereignty
Antonyms: Dependence, subjugation, control
Example (in a sentence): The region demanded greater autonomy from the central government.
Related Words: Autonomous (Adjective), Autonomously (Adverb)
6. Disparities (Noun)
Meaning (English): Differences or inequalities, especially in terms of opportunities or resources.
Meaning (Hindi): असमानताएं, विषमताएं
Synonyms: Inequalities, discrepancies, gaps
Antonyms: Equalities, similarities, uniformity
Example (in a sentence): Economic disparities between urban and rural areas are widening.
Related Words: Disparate (Adjective), Disparity (Noun)
7. Incentivize (Verb)
Meaning (English): To motivate or encourage someone to do something by offering rewards.
Meaning (Hindi): प्रोत्साहित करना, प्रेरित करना
Synonyms: Motivate, encourage, stimulate
Antonyms: Discourage, deter, dissuade
Example (in a sentence): The government plans to incentivize renewable energy projects.
Related Words: Incentive (Noun), Incentivization (Noun)
8. Resilience (Noun)
Meaning (English): The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
Meaning (Hindi): लचीलापन, सहनशीलता
Synonyms: Toughness, endurance, adaptability
Antonyms: Fragility, vulnerability, weakness
Example (in a sentence): Her resilience helped her overcome the challenges she faced.
Related Words: Resilient (Adjective), Resiliently (Adverb)
9. Innovation (Noun)
Meaning (English): The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.
Meaning (Hindi): नवाचार, अभिनवता
Synonyms: Creativity, invention, originality
Antonyms: Stagnation, tradition, conformity
Example (in a sentence): Technological innovation has transformed the way we live.
Related Words: Innovate (Verb), Innovative (Adjective)
10. Accountability (Noun)
Meaning (English): The state of being responsible for one's actions or decisions.
Meaning (Hindi): जवाबदेही, उत्तरदायित्व
Synonyms: Responsibility, liability, answerability
Antonyms: Irresponsibility, unaccountability
Example (in a sentence): Transparency and accountability are essential for good governance.
Related Words: Accountable (Adjective), Accountably (Adverb)