Ballot-Paper Meaning in Bengali
বলট পেপার, ভোটপত্র, মতপত্র (noun, /ˈbælət ˈpeɪpər/)
Definition
A ballot-paper refers to a piece of paper used for voting in an election. It contains the names of the candidates or options, and the voter marks their choice by placing a tick or cross next to the preferred option.
Synonyms
1. Voting slip (noun, /ˈvoʊtɪŋ slɪp/)
2. Election paper (noun, /ɪˈlɛkʃən ˈpeɪpər/)
3. Polling paper (noun, /ˈpoʊlɪŋ ˈpeɪpər/)
Antonyms
1. Verbal vote (noun, মৌখিক ভোট)
2. Voice vote (noun, কণ্ঠ ভোট)
3. Show of hands (noun, হাত দেখানো)
Origin
The term “ballot-paper” originated from the combination of the words “ballot” and “paper.” The word “ballot” comes from the Italian word “ballotta,” meaning a small ball used in voting. The use of paper for voting purposes became common in the 19th century, leading to the term “ballot-paper.”
Nearby Words
1. Ballot (noun, /ˈbælət/): A process of voting, typically in secret.
2. Paper (noun, /ˈpeɪpər/): A material used for writing, printing, or packaging.
3. Election (noun, /ɪˈlɛkʃən/): The process of choosing a person or group for a position through voting.
Ballot-Paper in Literature Quotes
1. “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world.” – Sharon Salzberg (ভোট দেওয়া আমাদের নিজের, একে অপরের, এই দেশের এবং এই বিশ্বের প্রতিষ্ঠান।)
2. “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” – Abraham Lincoln (বলটটি গুলির চেয়ে শক্তিশালী।)
Ballot-Paper Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: বলট পেপার
Hindi: मतपत्र
Nepali: मतपत्र
Urdu: میں مطابقت رکھتا ہے
Tamil: பத்திரம்
Telugu: బ్యాలట్ పేపర్
Arabic: ورقة الاقتراع
Chinese: 选票
Japanese: 投票用紙
Russian: избирательный бюллетень
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