exploitation
intermediateB2/ˌɛk.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ · ex-plo-i-ta-tion
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
Meanings
The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
کسی کو غیر منصفانہ طریقے سے استعمال کرنے یا فائدہ اٹھانے کا عمل یا حقیقت۔
استحصال
isthsal
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- economic exploitation
- labor exploitation
- social exploitation
Example Sentences
The exploitation of workers for profit is a serious issue in many industries.
منافع کے لیے مزدوروں کا استحصال کئی صنعتوں میں ایک سنجیدہ مسئلہ ہے。
Manafaa ke liye mazdooron ka isthsal kai industryon mein aik sanjeeda masla hai.
Exploitation can lead to social unrest and conflict.
استحصال سماجی بے چینی اور تنازعہ کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Isthsal samaji bechaini aur tanaza ka baais ban sakta hai.
Many environmental issues are tied to the exploitation of natural resources.
بہت سے ماحولیاتی مسائل قدرتی وسائل کے استحصال سے جڑے ہوئے ہیں۔
Bohat se maholiyati masail qudrati wasaail ke isthsal se jure hue hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'exploit' to remember that it means taking advantage unfairly.
Imagine a factory owner profiting without fairly compensating the workers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere arman, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still, they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آندھی آنے سے پہلے پتھر چُن لو۔
Aandhi aane se pehle pathar chun lo.
Collect pebbles before the storm arrives.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "exploitationem" — to take advantage of
First known use: 15th century
The word 'exploitation' developed from the Latin 'exploitatio', which refers to making use of something. It gained a negative connotation in the 20th century, especially in contexts involving social or economic injustice.