Vocabulary Spotlight
Appellation
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: उपनाम (upnaam) – Kisi vyakti, jagah ya cheez ka diya gaya naam ya title.
Pronunciation
[ap-uh-ley-shuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Designation – पदनाम (padnaam)
Related Words
Nickname – उपनाम (upnaam)
Word Origin
“Appellation” shabd Latin ke “appellare” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to name” ya kisi ko pukaarna. Yeh kisi ke diya gaya official ya special naam ko darshata hai.
– The word “Appellation” originates from Latin “appellare,” meaning “to name,” and is used to describe an official or unique title given to something or someone.
Word Family
Noun: Appellation – उपनाम (upnaam)
Verb: To appell (naam dena)
Usage Examples
1. India ko “Sone ki chidiya” ka appellation diya gaya tha purane samay mein.
– India was given the appellation of “The Golden Bird” in ancient times.
2. Uska appellation “The Brave” uske sahas ko darshata hai.
– His appellation “The Brave” reflects his courage.
Cultural Note
India mein kai shahar aur log apne appellations se mashhoor hain, jaise Mumbai ko “City of Dreams” kehte hain aur Amritsar ko “Golden City”.
In Context
“Appellation” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi vyakti, jagah ya cheez ka khas title ya naam diya jaye jo unke identity ko aur distinct banata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Appellation” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Appellation” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?