stronghold

noun/ˈstrɒŋhəʊld/CEFR C1

ঘাঁটি, দুর্গ

Meaning

A place that is well defended, or where a group is strongest.

Example sentences

  • The old fort was their stronghold.পুরোনো দুর্গটি ছিল তাদের ঘাঁটি।
  • The district is a stronghold of that party.জেলাটি ওই দলের ঘাঁটি।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: fortress, garrison

Similar words, and what each means

  • fortress

    দুর্গ, কেল্লা

    A large strong building or place built to defend against attack.

  • garrison

    সেনাদুর্গ, রক্ষী সৈন্যদল

    A group of soldiers stationed in a town or fort to defend it.

Other English words for “ঘাঁটি, দুর্গ”

  • castle

    A large strong building built long ago to protect people from attack.

  • fortress

    A large strong building or place built to defend against attack.

  • citadel

    A strong fort built to protect a city.

  • fort

    A strong building made to defend a place.

Where this word is used

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  1. “stronghold” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • প্রস্তাব ফরম, বিমা আবেদনপত্র
    • • ঘাঁটি, দুর্গ
    • • কাফলিঙ্ক, শার্টের হাতা আটকানোর অলংকার
    • • মঞ্চে অভিনেতাদের চলাচল ও অবস্থান নির্ধারণ
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    ঘাঁটি, দুর্গ — stronghold (noun) — ঘাঁটি, দুর্গ. A place that is well defended, or where a group is strongest.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “stronghold”?

    • • trachea
    • • fortress
    • • workforce
    • • pilgrimage
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    fortress — fortress — দুর্গ, কেল্লা. A large strong building or place built to defend against attack.

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