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stronghold

/ˈstrɒŋhəʊld/noun

उच्चारण स्ट्रॉङ्होल्ड

गढ़

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    an area in which there is a lot of support for a particular belief or group, especially a political party

    गढ़

    • The district has long been a stronghold of the party.
    • a rebel stronghold in the hills

    Synonyms bastion centre hub heartland

  2. 2

    [C]

    a place where a particular type of animal or plant is still common

    (किसी जीव का) प्रमुख निवास-स्थान, गढ़

    • Kaziranga is the main stronghold of the one-horned rhinoceros.
    • The Sundarbans are the stronghold of the Bengal tiger.
  3. 3

    [C]

    a castle or other strong building that is difficult to attack

    क़िला, दुर्ग

    • The fort was a royal stronghold for centuries.
    • The rebels captured the mountain stronghold and held it for almost a year.

    Synonyms fortress fort citadel castle bastion