libertine
US
/ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/
UK
/ˈlɪbəˌtiːn/
Meaning
A person, especially a man, who pursues pleasure and disregards conventional sexual morals.
ऐसा व्यक्ति, खासकर पुरुष, जो सुख भोगने के लिए पारंपरिक यौन नैतिकता के नियमों की परवाह नहीं करता।
Examples
“The novel portrays its wealthy hero as a charming libertine.”
“He gained a reputation as a libertine during his years in Paris.”
“The memoir describes the poet's libertine lifestyle in vivid detail.”
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Not natural: My uncle is libertine.
Better: My uncle is a libertine.
Libertine is a countable noun here, so it needs an article such as “a.”
यहाँ libertine गिनने योग्य संज्ञा है, इसलिए इसके पहले “a” लगाएँ।
Not natural: She is a libertine who campaigns for free-market policies.
Better: She is a libertarian who campaigns for free-market policies.
Libertine refers to sexual behavior; libertarian describes a political belief in individual freedom.
Libertine यौन व्यवहार से जुड़ा है; व्यक्तिगत स्वतंत्रता में विश्वास रखने वाले राजनीतिक विचार के लिए libertarian कहें।
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Learner tip
Do not confuse libertine with libertarian: the first concerns sexual morals, while the second describes a political viewpoint.
Libertine और libertarian को न मिलाएँ: पहला यौन नैतिकता से जुड़ा है, जबकि दूसरा राजनीतिक विचार बताता है।