About The Word Citadel
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Citadel
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What's The Definition Of Citadel?
[n] a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
Synonyms | Synonyms for Citadel: bastion Related Terms | Find terms related to Citadel: acropolis | bastion | beachhead | blockhouse | bridgehead | bunker | castle | donjon | fasthold | fastness | fort | fortress | garrison | garrison house | hold | keep | martello | martello tower | mote | motte | peel | peel tower | pillbox | post | rath | redoubt | safehold | strong point | stronghold | tower | tower of strength | ward See Also | acropolis | fastness | kremlin | stronghold Citadel In Webster's Dictionary \Cit"a*del\, n. [F. citadelle, It. citadella, di?. of
citt? city, fr. L. civitas. See {City}.]
A fortress in or near a fortified city, commanding the city
and fortifications, and intended as a final point of defense.
{Syn}. -- Stronghold. See {Fortress}.
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