Vocabulary words from The Hindu editorial dated 12.8.2025 titled as Bringing them home: On the repatriation of the Piprahwa relics.
Repatriation: स्वदेश वापसी, प्रत्यावर्तन;
Definition: Return of cultural items to country of origin.
Synonyms: homecoming, restoration, restitution
Relics: अवशेष, पवित्र अवशेष;
Definition: Sacred remains from the past.
Synonyms: vestiges, remnants, artifacts
Remnants: शेष, अवशिष्ट भाग;
Definition: Remaining fragments from original set.
Synonyms: vestige, fragment, residue
Resurfaced: पुनः प्रकट, दोबारा उभरे;
Definition: Came into view again after obscurity.
Synonyms: reemerged, reappeared, reemphasized
Artifacts: कलाकृतियाँ, पुरावशेष;
Definition: Man-made objects of historical interest.
Synonyms: relics, antiquities, specimens
Persuade: प्रेरित करना, मनाना;
Definition: Convince through reason or appeal.
Synonyms: coax, induce, convince
Steward: संरक्षक, संरक्षितकर्ता;
Definition: One who looks after heritage.
Synonyms: custodian, curator, trustee
Fragmented: विखंडित, टुकड़ों में बंटा;
Definition: Broken into multiple parts.
Synonyms: splintered, shattered, disjointed
Vexed: रूप से परेशान, खिन्न;
Definition: Troubled due to ethical conflict.
Synonyms: irked, annoyed, perturbed
Intervened: हस्तक्षेप किया, बीच में आया;
Definition: Stepped in to halt action.
Synonyms: interceded, mediated, interposed
Banked: संचित, जमा किया;
Definition: Gathered over time for custody.
Synonyms: amassed, stored, hoarded
Spearhead: अगुवाई करना, नेतृत्व करना;
Definition: Lead a key reclamation effort.
Synonyms: champion, pioneer, instigate
Imperative: अनिवार्य, अत्यावश्यक;
Definition: Of utmost necessity or urgency.
Synonyms: crucial, vital, indispensable
Philanthropic: सेकुलर परोपकारी, मानवतावादी;
Definition: Generous in supporting cultural heritage.
Synonyms: charitable, benevolent, humanitarian