Ballot Box Meaning in Bengali: বলট বক্স, মতাধিকার বক্স (noun, /ˈbælət bɒks/)
Definition
A ballot box is a container used to collect and store votes in an election. It is a secure and transparent method of voting, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
Synonyms
- Vote box – ভোট বক্স (noun)
- Ballot container – বলট কনটেনার (noun)
- Election box – ইলেকশন বক্স (noun)
Antonyms
- Electronic voting – ইলেকট্রনিক ভোটিং (noun)
- Postal voting – পোস্টাল ভোটিং (noun)
- Proxy voting – প্রক্সি ভোটিং (noun)
Origin
The concept of the ballot box dates back to ancient Greece, where citizens would cast their votes by placing pebbles or shells into containers. The modern ballot box, as we know it today, was first used in the United States during the 18th century.
Nearby Words
- Ballot – noun
- Box – noun
- Election – noun
- Voting – noun
- Democracy – noun
Ballot Box in Literature Quotes
- “The ballot box is the surest arbiter of disputes among free men.” – James Buchanan (বলট বক্সটি স্বাধীন মানুষের মধ্যে বিতর্কের নির্ণায়ক হিসেবে সর্বনিম্ন সম্ভাবনা।)
- “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” – Abraham Lincoln (বলটটি গুলির চেয়ে শক্তিশালী।)
Ballot Box Meaning in Different Languages
- Bengali: বলট বক্স
- Hindi: मतदान संदूक
- Nepali: मतपत्र बक्स
- Urdu: بیلٹ باکس
- Tamil: பத்திர பெட்டி
- Telugu: బల్లట్ బాక్స్
- Arabic: صندوق الاقتراع
- Chinese: 投票箱
- Japanese: 投票箱
- Russian: избирательный ящик
For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia page on Ballot Box. You can also find definitions on Dictionary.com and The Free Dictionary.