Vocabulary Spotlight
Bulwark
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: सुरक्षा या रक्षक दीवार (Suraksha ya rakshak deewar) – A defensive wall or any person or thing that serves as a defense or protection.
Pronunciation
[bool-wark]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Fortification – किला (kila)
Related Words
Shield – ढाल (dhaal)
Word Origin
“Bulwark” shabd Middle Dutch ke “bulwerk” se aya hai, jiska matlab tha defensive wall ya fortification, jo kisi cheez ko suraksha ya raksha pradan karta hai.
– “Bulwark” originates from the Middle Dutch “bulwerk,” meaning defensive wall or fortification, offering protection.
Word Family
Noun: Bulwark – सुरक्षा दीवार (suraksha deewar)
Verb: To bulwark – सुरक्षा प्रदान करना (suraksha pradan karna)
Usage Examples
1. Uski honesty uske reputation ka ek bulwark hai.
– His honesty is a bulwark for his reputation.
2. Government ne city ke paas ek bulwark banaya taaki suraksha badhe.
– The government built a bulwark near the city to increase security.
Cultural Note
India mein bulwark ka use metaphorically hota hai, jahan kisi vyakti ya cheez ko strong protection ke roop mein dekha jata hai, jaise values aur principles.
In Context
“Bulwark” ka istemaal kisi physical ya figurative protection ke liye hota hai jo kisi ko harm se bachaye.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bulwark” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bulwark” shabd ka origin kya hai?