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inqilab

inqilab

9.9
A loud shout used at protests to demand revolution
  • interjection
  • Indian
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  • With cries of inqilab, the crowd expressed their desire for political change.

Examples

  • During the protest, people raised banners and shouted inqilab in unison.

  • The demonstrators chanted inqilab as they marched through the city center.

  • The crowd shouted inqilab passionately during the protest.

  • We need to chant inqilab to show our unity!

  • The demonstrators chanted inqilab as they marched through the city center.

  • With cries of inqilab, the crowd expressed their desire for political change.

  • During the protest, people raised banners and shouted inqilab in unison.

Synonyms

cry
vsinqilab
110 4.9

A short phrase used to show strong support for a cause

is specific to a revolution chant rather than a broad campaign slogan
rallying cry
vsinqilab
12 5.6

A short word or phrase that encourages people to unite and act for a cause

names a slogan that specifically calls for revolution
battle cry
vsinqilab
8 3.9

A loud shout or short phrase that encourages people to act together

asks people to overthrow or change the system in a revolutionary way
war cry
vsinqilab
2 4.3

A loud shout to encourage or rally people before a battle

urges uprising and revolution rather than general group encouragement

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word inqilab is also used as a loud chant at protests and comes from the same Arabic root q-l-b, which means 'to turn'. So when people shout inqilab they are calling for a 'revolution' or a change of power.