Bastion
Nounगढ़
Definition
A stronghold or fortified place; a person, place, or institution upholding particular principles or attitudes.
Contextual Sentence: "The judiciary serves as the last bastion of constitutional values in times of political turmoil."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Sounds like 'bastion' — 'bast' (base) + 'ion' (defense) — a base of defense.
Synonyms
fortress
stronghold
bulwark
Antonyms
weakness
vulnerability
exposure