djilas: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowHistorical, Academic, Specialized
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What does “djilas” mean?
A proper noun referring to Milovan Djilas, a Yugoslav communist politician, writer, and dissident.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A proper noun referring to Milovan Djilas, a Yugoslav communist politician, writer, and dissident.
Used metaphorically or historically to refer to a communist intellectual who becomes a critic of the regime, a political dissident from within the socialist system, or a specific historical figure in Balkan politics.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; both varieties treat it as a low-frequency proper noun. British sources might be slightly more familiar due to historical ties and coverage in publications like The Economist.
Connotations
Connotes a specific type of political trajectory: from high-ranking insider to critic. Carries associations with Yugoslav history, the Cold War, and the concept of 'revisionism'.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general language. Slightly higher frequency in academic historical/political texts.
Grammar
How to Use “djilas” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “djilas” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Djilas critique was foundational for later dissidents.
- A Djilas-like figure emerged in the politburo.
American English
- His analysis had a Djilasian perspective on party corruption.
- They faced a Djilas-style rebellion within the ranks.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in historical, political science, and Eastern European studies contexts to refer to the specific figure or his ideological stance.
Everyday
Extremely unlikely to be encountered.
Technical
Not a technical term.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “djilas”
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Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “djilas”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “djilas”
- Misspelling: 'Dilas', 'Gilas', 'Djillus'.
- Using it as a common noun without clear contextual cues.
- Mispronouncing the initial 'Dj' as a hard /d/ sound.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency proper noun, primarily encountered in historical or political academic contexts.
In British English, it is often /ËdÊɪlæs/ (JIL-as). In American English, it is commonly /ËdÊiËlÉËs/ (JEE-lahs) or /ËdÊɪlÉs/ (JIL-uhs).
Only in a highly derivative and non-standard way (e.g., 'a Djilasian critique'). It is not recognized as a standard adjective in dictionaries.
As a culturally and historically significant proper noun, it may appear in encyclopedic or specialized dictionaries, but it is not a lexical entry in standard learners' dictionaries.
A proper noun referring to Milovan Djilas, a Yugoslav communist politician, writer, and dissident.
Djilas is usually historical, academic, specialized in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No common idioms. Potential metaphorical use: 'pulling a Djilas' (turning from insider to critic) is extremely rare and non-standard.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Dissent-JILted the Party-LAS' - Djilas was a dissident who was jilted (rejected) by the party leadership.
Conceptual Metaphor
A DISSIDENT IS A FORMER INSIDER; IDEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION IS A JOURNEY.
Practice
Quiz
In political discourse, 'Djilas' is most commonly used to refer to: