Vocabulary Spotlight
Anathema
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: घृणा का पात्र या शाप (Ghrina ka paatra ya Shaap) – Something or someone that is intensely disliked or cursed; a person or thing detested or loathed.
Pronunciation
[uh-nath-uh-muh]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Curse – शाप (Shaap)
Related Words
Pariah – अछूत (Achhoot)
Word Origin
“Anathema” Greek shabd “anathema” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “something dedicated to evil.” Pehle yeh religious context mein use hota tha kisi par curse lagane ke liye, par ab iska matlab hai intensely disliked cheez ya vyakti.
– “Anathema” originates from the Greek word “anathema,” meaning “something dedicated to evil.” Initially used in religious contexts for curses, it now describes things or people strongly disliked.
Word Family
Noun: Anathema – घृणा का पात्र (Ghrina ka paatra)
Adjective: Anathema-like – घृणास्पद (Ghrinaaspad)
Usage Examples
1. Corruption unke liye ek anathema hai, woh ise sakht nafrat karte hain.
– Corruption is an anathema to him; he detests it strongly.
2. Environmental destruction kuch logon ke liye ek anathema hai.
– Environmental destruction is an anathema to some people.
Cultural Note
India mein bhi log apni beliefs aur values ke khilaaf cheezon ko “anathema” ya buri nazar se dekhte hain, jaise corruption aur environmental damage.
In Context
“Anathema” ka istemaal un cheezon ya vyaktiyon ke liye hota hai jo kisi vyakti ya group ke beliefs ke sakht khilaaf hote hain aur unhe dislike kiya jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Anathema” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Anathema” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?