authority meaning in Hindi

/ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/ · noun · medium · society

IELTS-relevant word

हिंदी: अधिकार, प्राधिकरण

The power to give orders or make decisions.

Example sentence

“The local authority approved the plan.”

Usage sentences

“She has the authority to decide.”
“The authorities acted quickly.”
“He spoke with authority.”

Hindi example (हिंदी उदाहरण)

स्थानीय प्राधिकरण ने योजना मंज़ूर की।

Common mistakes

✗ He has authority of signing.

✓ He has the authority to sign.

Using this noun in a sentence

Nouns name a person, place, thing or idea. Countable nouns take a determiner and have a plural: one book, two books.
A common noun is lowercase unless it begins a sentence; a proper noun is always capitalised.
English normally puts the determiner before the noun — a big idea, the same rule, my old bag — so build the frame around the word before you fill in the verb.

Where this word sits in the grammar

Nouns (beginner level)

A noun is the most basic building block of a sentence. Choosing the correct noun form (singular/plural, countable/uncountable) is a common exam area.

The rules in short

1. Common nouns: city, boy, river (general).
2. Proper nouns: Delhi, Rohan (specific, capitalised).
3. Abstract nouns: happiness, truth (ideas/qualities).
4. Collective nouns: team, family, crowd.
5. Countable nouns can be counted (one book, two books); uncountable nouns cannot (water, milk).

Examples from that topic

The team won the match. — टीम ने मैच जीता।
Honesty is the best policy. — ईमानदारी सबसे अच्छी नीति है।

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More “society” words

Word	Part of speech	हिंदी अर्थ	Meaning
abundance	noun	बहुतायत	A very large quantity; plentifulness.
abundant	adjective	प्रचुर, विपुल	Existing in large quantities; plentiful.
accomplish	verb	पूरा करना, सिद्ध करना	To succeed in doing or completing something.
accordingly	adverb	उसके अनुसार	In a way that is appropriate to the circumstances.
accurate	adjective	सटीक, सही	Correct in all details; exact.
acquire	verb	प्राप्त करना, अर्जित करना	To gain or obtain through effort.
adapt	verb	अनुकूल बनना, ढलना	To change to fit new conditions.
adequate	adjective	पर्याप्त, समुचित	Sufficient; acceptable in quality.
admire	verb	प्रशंसा करना	To respect or look up to someone.
advantage	noun	लाभ, फ़ायदा	Something that helps or is useful.
affect	verb	प्रभावित करना	To make a difference to something.
although	conjunction	हालाँकि, यद्यपि	In spite of the fact that.
ambitious	adjective	महत्वाकांक्षी	Having a strong wish to succeed.
analyse	verb	विश्लेषण करना	To examine something in detail.
ancient	adjective	प्राचीन, पुराना	Belonging to the very distant past.
appeal	noun	अपील, आकर्षण	A request, or the quality of being attractive.

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Remember it better

Write two sentences of your own using authority, then practise the noun topic and take a short test the same day.

Questions about “authority”

What does “authority” mean in Hindi?

authority is a noun. In Hindi it is written as अधिकार, प्राधिकरण. The power to give orders or make decisions.

How is “authority” used in a sentence?

The portal's example reads: “The local authority approved the plan.”. The entry also carries 3 further usage sentences. And 1 common mistake to avoid.

How do you pronounce “authority”?

authority is written /ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/. In IPA the mark ˈ before a syllable marks the stress — say that syllable slightly louder and longer than the others.

Is “authority” useful for IELTS and competitive exams?

Yes. This word is flagged IELTS-relevant on the portal, and it sits in the society group alongside the rest of that group.

Which grammar topic covers “authority”?

It is used in the Nouns topic (beginner level). A noun is the most basic building block of a sentence. Choosing the correct noun form (singular/plural, countable/uncountable) is a common exam area.

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