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दकियानूस

adjective

दकियानूस meaning in English

backward, unsophisticated, or lacking in modern education and refinement.

Detailed Explanation

A term used to describe a person, community, or place that is perceived as being behind in terms of social progress, education, or cultural refinement. It often carries a connotation of being rural, traditional, or resistant to modernization. In Indian English contexts, it is frequently used to characterize areas or individuals who have not adopted contemporary urban lifestyles or values.

📝 Cultural Context

The term can be considered pejorative or derogatory when used to describe people, as it implies a lack of intelligence or refinement. It is more neutral when describing geographical or cultural contexts that are simply less industrialized or urbanized. In Indian English, it is a common descriptor for the contrast between urban and rural lifestyles.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उसकी दकियानूसी सोच ने उसे आधुनिक दुनिया में आगे बढ़ने से रोक दिया।
His backward mindset prevented him from moving forward in the modern world.
शहर के लोग गाँव को दकियानूस मानते हैं, लेकिन वहाँ की सादगी में एक अलग सुंदरता है।
City people consider the village to be unsophisticated, but there is a unique beauty in its simplicity.