National Volunteers Association

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific historical organization: The National Volunteers Association refers to a particular all-male organization founded in 1925 with the aim of promoting nationalism among Hindus in India.
Usage
  • The term National Volunteers Association is used as a proper noun to name a specific historical entity. It is typically used in historical, political, or sociological contexts when discussing Indian nationalism in the early 20th century.
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Advanced Usage
  • The organization is often discussed in analyses of Hindu nationalist movements and their role in shaping modern Indian politics.
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Variants and Related Words
  • Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS): This is the actual and more commonly used name for the organization referred to as the National Volunteers Association in English.
  • Swayamsevak: A volunteer member of this association.
Synonyms
  • RSS: The standard acronym and primary synonym.
  • The Sangh: A common shortened reference in Indian English.
Notes on Meaning
  • It is crucial to understand that National Volunteers Association is a direct English translation of the organization's Hindi name, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. In most English-language discourse, the acronym RSS is used.
  • The definition specifies it as an "all-male" and "Hindu" organization, which are central to its historical identity and purpose.
Noun
  1. an all-male organization begun in 1925 to foster nationalism in India's Hindus

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