The Hindu Editorial (Limits of identity) – Sep 15, 2023

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The Hindu Editorial (Limits of identity) – Sep 15, 2023:

identity (noun) – a social category, a set of persons marked by a label and distinguished by rules deciding membership and (alleged) characteristic features or attributes; individuality, character, originality.
facilitate (verb) – assist, help, aid, ease, make easy, make possible.
civil society (noun) – it is the space outside the family, public sector (government & its branches) and private sector (businesses and corporations). It now signifies a wide range of organised and organic groups including non governmental organisations (NGOs), trade unions, social movements, grassroots organisations, online networks and communities, and faith groups.
strive (verb) – try, try hard, aim, aspire, seek, struggle, make every effort.
non-partisan (adjective) – unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, disinterested, neutral, fair-minded, even-handed, non-discriminatory.
disconcerting (adjective) – upsetting, discomfiting, unsettling, disturbing, disquieting, troubling.
feature (noun) – characteristic, attribute, quality, trait, aspect, factor.
ongoing (adjective) – continuing, continuous, unceasing, unrelenting, unabating.
ethnic (adjective) – relating to a population subgroup (cultural, national, traditional/folk) with a common national or cultural tradition.
strife (noun) – conflict, friction, discord, dispute, argument, hostility, disagreement.
inability (noun) – incapability, incapacity, ineffectiveness, inefficacy, uselessness.
representative (noun) – official, spokesperson, agency.
rise above (phrase) – to tackle a difficult or unpleasant situation successfully. (or) cut across, transcend, go beyond (differences/divisions between groups/parties).
affiliation (noun) – connection, relationship, association, partnership, attachment, link.
exemplify (verb) – show, demonstrate, display, illustrate, represent.
amorphous (adjective) – unstructured, indeterminate, formless/vague.
mobilise (verb) – (of people) bring together for a particular cause.
armed (adjective) – equipped with firearms (weapons).
forces (noun) – troops; armed forces, soldiers.
excesses (noun) – uncontrolled behaviour; unrestricted conduct; extreme, violent actions which are unacceptable.
conflict (noun) – clash, fight, tussle, quarrel, dispute; discord , hostility, friction, strife.
rage (verb) – be uncontrollable, continue with great intensity.
Assam Rifles (AR) (noun) – a central paramilitary force responsible for border security, counter-insurgency, and maintaining law and order in Northeast India.
foothill (noun) – a hill or low mountain at the base of a higher mountain.
buffer zone (noun) – neutral area.
far from (phrase) – not, not at all; nowhere near, a long way from.
escalation (noun) – intensification, aggravation, exacerbation.
arms-wielding (adjective) – having arms (weapons) in hand.
on time (phrase)- promptly, timely.
allegedly (adverb) – reportedly, supposedly, purportedly, ostensibly, apparently.
boil (noun) – a situation which is very strong or active or intense.
loot (verb) – steal (goods from a place).
Meitei/Manipuri people (noun) – an ethnic group native to the state of Manipur in northeastern India. Valley-dwellers & non-tribals Meitei/Manipuri community is the largest & dominant community in Manipur, account for about 53% of the State’s total population of 2.85 million (2011 census).
Kuki-Zomi community (noun) –The Kuki (hill tribes) people are an ethnic group native to the state of Manipur and other states in northeastern India. The “Mizo” (poetic version of “Zomi”), people are a ethnic group native to the Indian state of Mizoram and neighbouring regions of Northeast India.
deployed (adjective) – (of armed forces) positioned, stationed, placed for an effective action.
claim (verb) – assert, state, allege, affirm.
recognise (verb) – admit, accept, confess, acknowledge, realize.
unconstitutional (adjective) – illegitimate, wrongful; undemocratic, autocratic, dictatorial, totalitarian.
peacekeeping (noun) – it is defined as the prevention, containment, moderation and termination of hostilities (between hostile countries/groups), through peaceful third party intervention, organized and directed internationally, using multinational forces of soldiers, police, and civilians to restore and maintain peace; mediation, diplomacy, peacebuilding, negotiation.
circumstances (noun) – context, background, backdrop, conditions, situations.
ethnicisation (noun) – the act or process of making or becoming ethnic.
law enforcement (noun) – it describes the agencies and employees responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and managing public safety.
aid (verb) – help, assist, support, back.
legitimacy (noun) – constitutionality, reasonableness, justification, validity.
divide (noun) – difference, disagreement (between people).
lead to (verb) – cause, result in, bring about, bring on, give rise to.
administration (noun) – government, regime.
semblance (noun) – (outward) appearance, approximation; similarity, alikeness, likeness, resemblance.
narrow (adjective) – narrow-minded, intolerant, illiberal, partisan, sectarian, discriminatory.
press (verb) – urge, push, insist, pressurize.
solidarity (noun) – unity, unanimity, harmony, cohesion, cooperation.
reconciliation (noun) – restoration of friendly relations, restoration of harmony, agreement, compromise, understanding, peace, an end to hostilities; conciliation, pacification, appeasement.
whip up (phrasal verb) – excite, evoke/provoke, stimulate, encourage (strong emotions in someone intentionally); it also means to prepare something (specifically food) very quickly.
frenzy (noun) – madness, wildness, insanity, uncontrolled excitement/behaviour.
hatred (noun) – enmity, antipathy, antagonism, hostility, resentment, aversion.
recurring (adjective) – happening or occurring frequently; constant, continuing, repeated.
trauma (noun) – torment, distress, suffering.
cynical (adjective) – sceptical, doubtful, distrustful, suspicious, disbelieving, doubting.
cycle (noun) – the period of time taken to complete a series of events; series, pattern.
endure (verb) – continue, persist, remain, last.
breakthrough (noun) – very important/significant development or progress; advancement, improvement.
civic (adjective) – public, community, local.
dialogue (noun) – talks, discussion, discourse, debate, negotiation, deliberation .
as things stand (phrase) – in the present situation.
credible (adjective) – acceptable, trustworthy, reliable, dependable; believable, plausible, reasonable.