The Hindu Editorial (Culture and peace) – Dec 07, 2020

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The Hindu Editorial (Culture and peace) – Dec 07, 2020

In a strong statement at the UN General Assembly discussing resolutions of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) on the ‘Culture of Peace’,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Culture and peace) – Dec 07, 2020.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Culture and peace) – Dec 07, 2020:

stand (noun) – attitude, point of view, opinion, standpoint.
selectivity (noun) – the process of purposefully selecting someone/something (and not others); discernment, judgement, perception.
gain force (phrase) – to get stronger.
secularism (noun) – the belief that religion should not have a strong influence in education or other public parts of society.
civilization (noun) – culture, enlightenment, way of life.
UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) (noun) – The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was established in 2005, as the political initiative of Mr. Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General and co-sponsored by the Governments of Spain and Turkey. It aims to bridge divides, and promote harmony among the nations, all with a view toward preventing conflict and promoting social cohesion. It was set up to prevent polarisation between societies and cultures and to bridge differences between them.
seek (verb) – try, aim, attempt.
Abrahamic (adjective) – relating to 3 religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) that revere Abraham, the Biblical patriarch.
Judaism (noun) – the religion of the Jewish people (based on monotheism-the belief that there is only one God).
delegate (noun) – a member/representative of a committee.
point out (phrasal verb) – identify, mention, indicate, draw attention to.
decry (verb) – denounce, condemn, criticize.
hatred (noun) – hate, hostility, resentment, dislike/bitterness.
islamophobia (noun) – the fear, hatred of, or prejudice against, the Islamic religion or Muslims generally, especially when seen as a geopolitical force.
Christianophobia (noun) – the fear, hatred of, or prejudice against, the Christianity or Christians generally, especially when seen as a geopolitical force.
anti-Semitism (noun) – hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews.
condemn (verb) – censure, criticize, castigate.
strike (verb) – attack.
shrine (noun) – holy place, temple & etc.
Kartarpur Corridor Agreement (noun) – An Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the facilitation of Pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal, Pakistan, was signed on 24 October 2019 in order to fulfil the long-standing demand of the pilgrims to have easy and smooth access to the holy Gurudwara.
contravention (noun) – breach, violation, breaking, infringement, non-compliance.
hatred (noun) – hate, dislike, hostility, aversion (intense one).
foster (verb) – encourage, promote, support.
cross-border (adjective) – across a border between two countries.
aegis (noun) – protection, support, backing, supervision, guidance of a person, group or organisation.
set up (phrasal verb) – establish, start/begin, inaugurate, create.
polarisation (noun) – separation of two contrasting groups (based on different opinions/beliefs).
bridge (verb) – join, link, connect, unite.
difference (noun) – disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, dispute, argument.
further (verb) – promote, advance, develop.
inevitable (adjective) – unavoidable, unpreventable.
portray (verb) – describe, depict, represent.
broaden (verb) – expand, enlarge, extend.
thwart (verb) – prevent, hamper/hinder, obstruct/block.
insidious (adjective) – tricky, subtle, deceptive, dishonest, indirect (with very harmful effects).
intrusive (adjective) – interrupting, unwanted, unwelcome; invasive.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
grave (adjective) – crucial/critical, important/significant, serious.
result in (verb) – cause, bring about, give rise to.
casualty (noun) – victim, loss, death, fatality.
keen (adjective) – eager, very interested, wanting (to do something).
push back (phrasal verb) – force back, repel, fight off.
UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) (noun) – The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. The Council is created on 15 March 2006 and it is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly. The Human Rights Council replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (noun) – The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 was passed by the Parliament of India on 11 December 2019. It amended the Citizenship Act, 1955 by providing a path to Indian citizenship for illegal migrants of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian religious minorities, who had fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan before December 2014. Muslims from those countries were not given such eligibility.
expose (verb) – reveal, uncover, disclose; denounce, condemn.
flank (noun) – border, boundary, limits, bounds.
countercharge (noun) – counter-accusation, counterattack, retaliation.
fast-track (adjective) – quick, fast, swift, speedy, overnight.
leave out (phrasal verb) – exclude, omit, miss out.
call for (phrasal verb) – require, request, publicly ask/necessitate, demand.
stitch together (verb) – join or connect or link (something) together.
alliance (noun) – relationship, affinity, association, connection.
faith (noun) – religion; religious belief, ideology, dogma.
inter-faith marriage (noun) – sometimes called a “mixed marriage”, is marriage between spouses having/professing/affirming faith in different religions. (spouse means a husband or wife).
non-inclusive (adjective) – not inclusive; excluding something.
adversary (noun) – rival, enemy, nemesis, opponent.
secular (adjective) – non-religious.
credentials (noun) – identities, qualities, aspects, history/past.
enshrine (verb) – to enclose in, preserve, treasure, protect (as valuable).
pluralistic (adjective) – coexistent; (of people) exist in harmony irrespective of various differences.
ethos (noun) – spirit, character; morality, attitudes, beliefs, principles.