Vocabulary
Discourse
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
written or spoken communication or debate.
Urdu meaning
بیان، تقریر کرنا، اظہار خیال، گفتگو
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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This is particularly relevant in contexts where political discourse is dominated by polarisation, self-interest or cynicism.
Dawn Editorials —
Power of the powerless
— 2026-05-02
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The chief issue remains who dealt the most blows, putting the actual political discourse on the back-burner.
Dawn Editorials —
Tribal trap
— 2026-05-01
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A democracy cannot flourish when tribal loyalty is prioritised over national cohesion and informed discourse.
Dawn Editorials —
Tribal trap
— 2026-05-01
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When reading becomes hurried, wisdom recedes.The verses were not revealed as bullet points but as discourse meant to be heard, recited, pondered and lived with.
Dawn Editorials —
A divine design
— 2026-04-10
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It nurtures risk, innovation, and new forms of thinking, allowing individuals to test ideas, adapt, and contribute to a broader civic discourse.
Dawn Editorials —
Cultural investment
— 2026-04-07
Synonyms
discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue, communication, conference, debate
Curator example
“the language of political discourse”
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