The Hindu Editorial (Hungary for change) – Apr 14, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (Hungary for change) – Apr 14, 2026:

1. hungry for change (phrase) – having a strong desire or craving for political transformation and new leadership; craving reform, desiring shift, yearning for transition.
2. ouster (noun) – dismissal, eviction, deposition, unseating.
3. reverse (verb) – overturn, invalidate, revoke, undo, cancel.
4. hard-right (adjective) – relating to political groups or ideologies that hold extreme conservative or right-wing views; ultra-conservative, extremist, right-wing, reactionary.
5. oust (verb) – remove, expel, overthrow, topple.
6. Christian-nationalist (adjective) – relating to an ideology that combines conservative Christian identity with political nationalism; religious-nationalist, faith-based nationalist, orthodox-conservative, traditionalist-nationalist.
7. populist (adjective) – relating to a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups; anti-establishment, mass-appealing, demagogic.
8. populist (adjective) – relating to the politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people; mass-appealing, demagogic.
9. hard-right (adjective) – relating to extreme conservative political views; ultra-conservative, reactionary, right-wing extremist, radical-right.
10. in power (phrase) – holding control or authority, particularly in a government; ruling, governing, in office, in charge.
11. consecutive (adjective) – successive, sequential, continuous, back-to-back.
12. unambiguous (adjective) – clear, evident, apparent, distinct.
13. Tisza party (organization) – The Respect and Freedom Party (Tisztelet és Szabadság Párt), a centre-right, pro-European political party in Hungary led by Peter Magyar, which campaigned on anti-corruption and institutional reform to challenge the ruling establishment.
14. Fidesz party (organization) – The Hungarian Civic Alliance, a right-wing populist and national-conservative political party in Hungary that governed the country for 16 consecutive years under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
15. Hungarian parliament (body) – The National Assembly (Országgyűlés), which is the unicameral legislative body of Hungary responsible for debating and passing laws, electing the Prime Minister, and overseeing the government’s actions.
16. overturn (verb) – invalidate, annul, quash, reverse, cancel, negate.
17. Orban-era (adjective) – relating to the period of time when Viktor Orbán served as the Prime Minister of Hungary, characterized by specific political, social, and economic policies; Orbán-period.
18. shift (noun) – change, alteration, modification, adjustment.
19. judicial independence (noun) – the concept that the judiciary should be kept away from the other branches of government and not be subject to improper influence; legal autonomy, impartial justice, judicial freedom, unbiased judiciary.
20. controversial (adjective) –  contentious, disputed, debatable, hot-button.
21. NER (Nemzeti Együttműködés Rendszere) or National Cooperation System (body) – the political framework and system introduced by Viktor Orbán’s government in 2010 to consolidate control and reshape Hungary’s institutional, economic, and social structures under a centralized administration.
22. the opposition (noun) – the political parties or groups that are opposed to the sitting government.
23. lead to (phrasal verb) – to result in a particular state or situation; cause, bring about, result in, produce, give rise to.
24. economic downturn (noun) – a general slowdown in economic activity over a sustained period; recession, slump, decline, contraction.
25. widespread (adjective) – extensive, prevalent, rampant, sweeping.
26. crony capitalism (noun) – an economic system in which businesses thrive not as a result of risk-taking but rather as a return on money amassed through a nexus between the business class and the political class; corrupt capitalism, insider capitalism, political favoritism, oligarchy.
27. as well as (phrase) – in addition to; besides, moreover.
28. stance (noun) – position, standpoint, viewpoint, perspective.
29. in protest of (phrase) – as a way of expressing strong objection to something; objecting to, opposing, against, challenging.
30. set up (phrasal verb) – to establish or organize a new business, organization, or movement; establish, found, initiate, create.
31. political movement (noun) – a collective attempt by a group of people to change government policy or societal norms; political campaign, coalition, crusade.
32. unlikely (adjective) – not expected to happen or be true; improbable, doubtful, questionable, implausible.
33. reverse (verb) – overturn, revoke, repeal, rescind.
34. anti-immigrant (adjective) – opposed to people entering and settling in a foreign country; xenophobic, anti-foreigner, nativist, restrictionist.
35. however (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, on the other hand.
36. endorse (verb) – support, back, champion, sanction.
37. aggressor (noun) – a person or country that attacks another first; attacker, invader, instigator, assailant.
38. conflict (noun) – war, warfare, battle, clash, hostility.
39. address (verb) –  speak to, talk to, lecture, discourse.
40. public rally (noun) – a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause; gathering, assembly, demonstration, march.
41. unequivocally (adverb) – clearly, explicitly, unambiguously, unconditionally.
42. the International Criminal Court (organization) – an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal seated in The Hague (Netherlands) that investigates and prosecutes individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
43. warrant (noun) – a legal document issued by a competent body or official authorizing police or another body to make an arrest or search premises; authorization, order, writ.
44. war crime (noun) – an action carried out during the conduct of a war that violates accepted international rules of war; atrocity, violation of international law, crime against humanity, unlawful act of war.
45. turn one’s course (phrase) – to alter the direction, policy, or approach previously taken; change direction, alter path, shift strategy.
46. denote (verb) – indicate, signify, point to, represent, symbolize.
47. tire of (phrasal verb) – to become bored with or lose interest in someone or something; become weary of, lose patience with, have enough of, get sick of.
48. anti-pluralistic (adjective) – opposed to the coexistence of different political, cultural, or social groups within a society; intolerant, monolithic, anti-diversity, exclusive.
49. xenophobic (adjective) – exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers; prejudiced, anti-foreigner, nationalist, insular.
50. rhetoric (noun) – the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content; bombast, grandiloquence, verbosity, oratory, extravagant language, boastfulness.
51. favour (verb) – prefer, opt for, advocate, champion.
52. outcome (noun) – result, consequence, aftermath, conclusion.
53. trend (noun) – tendency, movement, drift, pattern.
54. check (noun) – restraint, control, curb, deterrent.
55. authoritarian (adjective) – dictatorial, autocratic, tyrannical, oppressive.
56. implement (verb) – execute, apply, carry out.
57. illiberal (adjective) – opposing liberal principles, such as limiting political and civil liberties while maintaining the facade of democratic institutions; undemocratic, intolerant, restrictive, authoritarian.
58. politically motivated (adjective) – done for reasons connected to politics rather than for justice or administrative fairness; partisan, biased, factional, prejudiced.
59. motivated (adjective) – driven, prompted, inspired, induced.
60. denigration (noun) – defamation, belittlement, disparagement, slander.
61. democratic institution (noun) – an established organization or system founded upon democratic principles to serve the state and its people; constitutional body.
62. clampdown (noun) – suppression, crackdown, prevention, restriction.
63. free speech (noun) – the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint; freedom of expression, freedom of speech, civil liberty.
64. have one’s work cut out (phrase) – to be faced with a very difficult task or challenge; face a hard task, have a tough job, face difficulties, have a demanding task ahead.
65. pursue (verb) – to seek to attain or accomplish a goal or policy; follow, engage in, carry on, execute.
66. inclusive (adjective) – comprehensive, all-embracing, broad-based, unified.
67. representational (adjective) – representative, democratic, proportional, reflective.
68. accountability (noun) – responsibility, liability, answerability, transparency.
69. long after (phrase) – happening at a time significantly later than another event; well after, much later, subsequently, following closely.

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