Allusion (N):
Pronunciation: uh-loo-zhun
Word Meaning: “Allusion” refers to a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. It is often used to convey a deeper meaning or to evoke a specific concept without explicitly stating it.
Uses in Sentence:
- The author made an allusion to Shakespeare’s work in the opening paragraph of the novel.
- The politician’s speech was filled with allusions to historical events to emphasize his point.
Synonyms:
- Reference
- Mention
- Indication
- Inference
- Hint
Antonyms:
- Explicit statement
- Direct reference
- Omission
- Oversight
- Disregard
Word Meaning in Hindi: The word “Allusion” can be translated into Hindi as “संकेत” (Sanket) or “इंगित” (Ingit).
Word Uses in Hindi:
- लेखक ने उपनाम का उपयोग करके उपन्यास के प्रारंभिक अनुच्छेद में शेक्सपियर के काम का संकेत किया। (The author made an allusion to Shakespeare’s work in the opening paragraph of the novel.)
- राजनीतिक नेता का भाषण ऐतिहासिक घटनाओं का संकेत करने से भरा हुआ था ताकि उनके बिंदु को जोर दिया जा सके। (The politician’s speech was filled with allusions to historical events to emphasize his point.)