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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaṭhoratā
"सरकार की कठोरता ने लोगों को प्रभावित किया।"
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2 senses- 1
The quality of being austere; sternness or severity of manner or attitude.
"The austerity of the landscape matched the mood of the travelers." - 2
Economic policies aimed at reducing government deficits through spending cuts and increased taxes.
"The government's austerity measures led to widespread protests among the citizens."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'austerity' originates from the Latin 'austeritas', which means 'harshness' or 'severity'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift towards meanings associated with strictness and simplicity, particularly in economic contexts during the 20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Austerity" is said worldwide
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Austérité
Transliteration: o-stɛʁite
"L'austérité a été imposée pour réduire le déficit."
Austerität
Transliteration: aʊ̯stəʁiˈtɛːt
"Die Austeritätspolitik führte zu sozialen Unruhen."
Austerità
Transliteration: au.ste.riˈta
"L'austerità ha colpito duramente le famiglie."
Austeridad
Transliteration: aus.te.ɾiˈðað
"La austeridad ha generado un debate intenso en la sociedad."
Austeridade
Transliteration: aus.te.ɾiˈdadʒ
"A austeridade trouxe desafios econômicos significativos."
कठोरता
Transliteration: kaṭhoratā
"सरकार की कठोरता ने लोगों को प्रभावित किया।"
紧缩
Transliteration: jǐn suō
"紧缩政策引发了公众的不满。"
긴축
Transliteration: ginchuk
"긴축 정책은 경제에 큰 영향을 미쳤습니다."
緊縮
Transliteration: kinshuku
"緊縮政策は国民の生活に影響を与えました。"
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