Vocabulary Spotlight
Bacchanal
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: मदिरा महोत्सव (madira mahotsav) – A wild, drunken party or celebration; often marked by revelry and excess.
Pronunciation
[bak-uh-nal]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Debauchery – भोगविलास (bhogvilas)
Related Words
Party – पार्टी (party)
Word Origin
“Bacchanal” Latin aur Roman culture se aaya hai, Bacchus naam ke God ke naam par jinka sambandh madira aur anand se tha. Bacchus ke naam par hi yah shabd bana hai.
– The word “Bacchanal” originated from Latin and Roman culture, named after Bacchus, the god associated with wine and revelry.
Word Family
Noun: Bacchanal – मदिरा महोत्सव (madira mahotsav)
Adjective: Bacchanalian – मदिरा महोत्सव से संबंधित (madira mahotsav se sambandhit)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne doston ke saath ek bacchanal ka ayojan kiya aur raat bhar dhoom machayi.
– He organized a bacchanal with his friends and partied all night.
2. Bacchanalian party mein log khub anand aur bhogvilas karte hain.
– At a bacchanalian party, people indulge in revelry and pleasure.
Cultural Note
India mein traditionally bhale hi “bacchanal” jaisa concept na ho, par kuch bade festivals aur parties mein yah anand aur celebration ka element zaroor dekha ja sakta hai.
In Context
“Bacchanal” aajkal informal parties aur celebrations ke liye use hota hai, jahan log binge drinking aur masti mein involve hote hain, khaaskar bade shahar aur club scenes mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bacchanal” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bacchanal” shabd ka origin kis culture se aaya hai?