djilas: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Very Low
UK/ˈdʒɪlæs/US/ˈdʒiːlɑːs/ or /ˈdʒɪləs/

Historical, 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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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

strong
Milovan Djilaslike Djilasthe writings of DjilasDjilas's critique
medium
dissident Djilasformer communist DjilasYugoslav dissident
weak
figureauthorpoliticianhistorical

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”

Strong

the Yugoslav dissident

Neutral

Milovan Djilas

Weak

a Tito-era critica communist intellectual

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “djilas”

loyalistparty stalwartorthodox communist

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 /ˈdʒɪlæs/ (JIL-as). In American English, it is commonly /ˈdʒi˙lɑ˙s/ (JEE-lahs) or /ˈdʒɪləs/ (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

Fill in the gap
The political evolution of , from partisan leader to imprisoned dissident, symbolized the internal contradictions of Yugoslav communism.
Multiple Choice

In political discourse, 'Djilas' is most commonly used to refer to: