Vocabulary Spotlight
Cabal
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: गुप्त गुट (Gupt Gut) – A secret group of people who work together for a specific purpose, often conspiratorial.
Pronunciation
[kuh-bal]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Faction – धड़ा (Dhadha)
Related Words
Conspiracy – साजिश (Saajish)
Word Origin
“Cabal” shabd Latin aur French se aaya hai. Latin mein “cabala” ka matlab hota hai “secret knowledge,” jo ki Hebrew se bhi inspired hai. English mein ye shabd 17th century mein political groups ke liye use hone laga.
– The word “Cabal” comes from Latin and French, where “cabala” means “secret knowledge,” originally inspired by Hebrew. It began to describe secretive political groups in the 17th century.
Word Family
Noun: Cabal – गुप्त गुट (Gupt Gut)
Adjective: Cabalistic – गुप्त गुट से संबंधित (Gupt Gut se Sambandhit)
Usage Examples
1. Kuchh logo ka ek cabal sarkar ke niyamon ko badalne ki koshish kar raha tha.
– A cabal of individuals was trying to change government policies.
2. Corporate duniya mein aksar chhote chhote cabals bante hain jo apne fayde ke liye kaam karte hain.
– In the corporate world, small cabals often form to work for their own interests.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, “cabal” jaise ghoomti hui charchayein aksar politics aur high-profile industries mein sunne ko milti hain. Yeh shabd aksar chhote ghoomne waale groups ke liye istemaal hota hai jo apne specific goal ko paane ke liye kaam karte hain.
In Context
“Cabal” shabd ka use aksar media mein politicians ya corporations ke chhote ghoomne waale groups ke liye hota hai jo apne hidden agenda ke liye kaam karte hain. Yeh shabd conspiracy theories mein bhi aksar aata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Cabal” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Cabal” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?