1. Reciprocal (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.
- Meaning (Hindi): पारस्परिक, आपसी
- Synonyms: Mutual, exchanged, corresponding
- Antonyms: One-sided, unilateral
- Example (in a sentence): The two countries agreed to a reciprocal trade agreement.
- Related Words: Reciprocate (Verb), Reciprocity (Noun)
2. Retaliatory (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Done in revenge or as a reaction to an action.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिशोधी, प्रतिकारात्मक
- Synonyms: Vengeful, punitive, revengeful
- Antonyms: Forgiving, conciliatory
- Example (in a sentence): The government imposed retaliatory tariffs on imported goods.
- Related Words: Retaliate (Verb), Retaliation (Noun)
3. Tariffs (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
- Meaning (Hindi): आयात शुल्क, टैरिफ
- Synonyms: Duties, levies, customs
- Antonyms: Subsidies, exemptions
- Example (in a sentence): The new tariffs on steel imports affected the industry.
- Related Words: Tariff (Noun), Tariff-free (Adjective)
4. Protectionism (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The policy of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition.
- Meaning (Hindi): संरक्षणवाद
- Synonyms: Isolationism, trade barriers
- Antonyms: Free trade, globalization
- Example (in a sentence): The rise in protectionism has led to trade wars.
- Related Words: Protectionist (Adjective), Protect (Verb)
5. Geopolitical (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Relating to politics, especially international relations, influenced by geography.
- Meaning (Hindi): भू-राजनीतिक
- Synonyms: Political, strategic, territorial
- Antonyms: Non-political, apolitical
- Example (in a sentence): The geopolitical tensions in the region are escalating.
- Related Words: Geopolitics (Noun), Geopolitically (Adverb)
6. Escalation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A rapid increase or intensification of something.
- Meaning (Hindi): तीव्र वृद्धि, बढ़ोतरी
- Synonyms: Increase, intensification, rise
- Antonyms: De-escalation, reduction
- Example (in a sentence): The escalation of violence in the region is alarming.
- Related Words: Escalate (Verb), Escalatory (Adjective)
7. Diplomatic (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Relating to the management of international relations.
- Meaning (Hindi): राजनयिक, कूटनीतिक
- Synonyms: Tactful, strategic, political
- Antonyms: Undiplomatic, blunt
- Example (in a sentence): The diplomatic talks between the two nations were successful.
- Related Words: Diplomacy (Noun), Diplomatically (Adverb)
8. Sovereignty (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.
- Meaning (Hindi): संप्रभुता, स्वतंत्रता
- Synonyms: Autonomy, independence, self-rule
- Antonyms: Dependence, subjugation
- Example (in a sentence): The country fought for its sovereignty against colonial powers.
- Related Words: Sovereign (Adjective), Sovereignly (Adverb)
9. Sanctions (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Penalties or restrictions imposed to enforce compliance.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रतिबंध, प्रतिबंधात्मक कदम
- Synonyms: Penalties, restrictions, embargoes
- Antonyms: Approvals, permissions
- Example (in a sentence): Economic sanctions were imposed on the country for violating international laws.
- Related Words: Sanction (Verb), Sanctioned (Adjective)
10. Bilateral (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Involving two parties, especially countries.
- Meaning (Hindi): द्विपक्षीय
- Synonyms: Two-sided, mutual, joint
- Antonyms: Unilateral, multilateral
- Example (in a sentence): The bilateral trade agreement benefited both nations.
- Related Words: Bilaterally (Adverb), Bilateralism (Noun)
11. Multilateral (Adjective)
- Meaning (English): Involving multiple parties, especially countries.
- Meaning (Hindi): बहुपक्षीय
- Synonyms: Collective, joint, collaborative
- Antonyms: Unilateral, bilateral
- Example (in a sentence): The multilateral talks aimed to resolve the global crisis.
- Related Words: Multilaterally (Adverb), Multilateralism (Noun)
12. Imposition (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The act of forcing something to be accepted or complied with.
- Meaning (Hindi): थोपना, आरोपण
- Synonyms: Enforcement, application, levy
- Antonyms: Removal, withdrawal
- Example (in a sentence): The imposition of new taxes angered the public.
- Related Words: Impose (Verb), Imposed (Adjective)
13. Deterrence (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The act of discouraging an action or event through fear of consequences.
- Meaning (Hindi): निवारण, रोकथाम
- Synonyms: Prevention, discouragement, inhibition
- Antonyms: Encouragement, provocation
- Example (in a sentence): Nuclear weapons are often seen as a means of deterrence.
- Related Words: Deter (Verb), Deterrent (Adjective)
14. Arbitration (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The process of resolving disputes outside the courts.
- Meaning (Hindi): मध्यस्थता, पंचाट
- Synonyms: Mediation, negotiation, settlement
- Antonyms: Litigation, confrontation
- Example (in a sentence): The labor dispute was resolved through arbitration.
- Related Words: Arbitrate (Verb), Arbitrator (Noun)
15. Ratification (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The formal approval or confirmation of a decision or agreement.
- Meaning (Hindi): अनुमोदन, पुष्टिकरण
- Synonyms: Approval, endorsement, confirmation
- Antonyms: Rejection, disapproval
- Example (in a sentence): The treaty required ratification by all member states.
- Related Words: Ratify (Verb), Ratified (Adjective)
16. Conscription (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Compulsory enlistment for military service.
- Meaning (Hindi): सैन्य भर्ती, अनिवार्य सेवा
- Synonyms: Draft, enlistment, mobilization
- Antonyms: Volunteering, exemption
- Example (in a sentence): Conscription was introduced during the war.
- Related Words: Conscript (Verb), Conscripted (Adjective)
17. Ambiguity (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
- Meaning (Hindi): अस्पष्टता, अनिश्चितता
- Synonyms: Vagueness, uncertainty, obscurity
- Antonyms: Clarity, certainty, precision
- Example (in a sentence): The ambiguity in the contract led to disputes.
- Related Words: Ambiguous (Adjective), Ambiguously (Adverb)
18. Confrontation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation.
- Meaning (Hindi): टकराव, मुठभेड़
- Synonyms: Conflict, clash, dispute
- Antonyms: Agreement, harmony, reconciliation
- Example (in a sentence): The confrontation between the two leaders escalated tensions.
- Related Words: Confront (Verb), Confrontational (Adjective)
19. Reconciliation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): The restoration of friendly relations.
- Meaning (Hindi): सुलह, मेल-मिलाप
- Synonyms: Resolution, settlement, harmony
- Antonyms: Conflict, discord, estrangement
- Example (in a sentence): The reconciliation between the two families ended years of feud.
- Related Words: Reconcile (Verb), Reconcilable (Adjective)
20. Proliferation (Noun)
- Meaning (English): Rapid increase or spread of something.
- Meaning (Hindi): प्रसार, बढ़ोतरी
- Synonyms: Expansion, multiplication, spread
- Antonyms: Reduction, decrease, decline
- Example (in a sentence): The proliferation of nuclear weapons is a global concern.
- Related Words: Proliferate (Verb), Proliferative (Adjective)