Vocabulary Spotlight
Bedlam
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: अफरा-तफरी (Afra-tafri) – A scene of uproar, confusion, and chaotic noise.
Pronunciation
[bed-luhm]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Mayhem – हंगामा (hangama)
Related Words
Disorder – अव्यवस्थित (avyavasthit)
Word Origin
“Bedlam” originally “Bethlehem” se aaya hai, jo London ke ek mental asylum ka naam tha jahan shor aur chaos aam baat thi.
– “Bedlam” originated from “Bethlehem,” a mental hospital in London known for its chaotic environment.
Word Family
Noun: Bedlamite – अफरातफरी का प्रेमी (afra-tafri ka premi)
Usage Examples
1. Bazaar mein bedlam mach gaya jab logon ne sale ke baare mein suna.
– The market turned into bedlam when people heard about the sale.
2. Road par ek chhote accident ke karan bedlam ho gaya.
– A minor accident caused bedlam on the road.
Cultural Note
India mein, bedlam ka use aise scenes ke liye hota hai jahan afra-tafri ho, jaise political rallies ya festivals mein kabhi-kabhi hota hai.
In Context
Bedlam ka istemaal aise jagah pe hota hai jahan har taraf se shor mach raha ho aur kisi tarah ka control na ho.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bedlam” ka kya matlab hai?
“Bedlam” shabd ka origin kya hai?