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fortress

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/ˈfɔːtəˌrɛs/ · for-tress

A fortified building or military stronghold.

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Meanings

nounformal

A fortified building or military stronghold.

ایک قلعہ یا مستحکم دفاعی عمارت جو کہ فوجی مقاصد کے لئے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

قلعہ

qila

Synonyms

stronghold castle fortمستحکمقلعہمحل

Antonyms

weakness vulnerability exposureکمزورینقصانکھلاپن

Common Collocations

military fortress
ancient fortress
strategic fortress

Example Sentences

The fortress was built to protect the city from invaders.

یہ قلعہ شہر کو حملہ آوروں سے بچانے کے لیے بنایا گیا تھا۔

Yeh qila shahr ko hamla aavaron se bachane ke liye banaya gaya tha.

He felt safe behind the walls of the fortress.

وہ قلعہ کی دیواروں کے پیچھے محفوظ محسوس کرتا تھا۔

Woh qila ki deewaron ke peeche mehfooz mehsoos karta tha.

The fortress stood as a reminder of the city's rich history.

یہ قلعہ شہر کی امیر تاریخ کی یادگار کے طور پر کھڑا تھا۔

Yeh qila shahr ki ameer tareekh ki yaadgar ke tor par khara tha.

Easily Confused With

fort:A fort is typically smaller and may not have the same level of infrastructure or defenses as a fortress.

Word Family

fortification

nounفصیل

fortify

verbمضبوط کرنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a fortress as a strong castle.

Picture a large stone castle with tall walls and a moat.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خواب میں قلعے کا دروازہ دیکھا میں نے، جب جاگا تو میرے دل میں خوف کا عالم تھا۔

Khawab mein qile ka darwaza dekha maine, Jab jaga to mere dil mein khauf ka aalam tha.

I saw the gate of a fortress in a dream, When I woke, fear filled my heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قلعہ کی دیواریں مضبوط ہوتی ہیں۔

Qila ki deewaren mazboot hoti hain.

The walls of a fortress are strong.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fortis" — strong

First known use: 14th century

The word 'fortress' comes from the Latin 'fortis' meaning 'strong.' It evolved through Old French into the English term.