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Meaning of fortress
A fortress is a strong building or structure that is used for defense or protection.
Etymology of fortress
The word "fortress" comes from the Old French word "forteresse", which is derived from the Latin words "fortis" meaning strong and "arx" or "arcis" meaning citadel or stronghold
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe strong buildings or structures used for defense or protection
Synonyms
stronghold
citadel
bastion
fortresslike
fastness
redoubt
bulwark
stronghold
defense
outpost
garrison
encampment
refuge
sanctuary
shelter
haven
asylum
hideout
hideaway
shelter
bunker
blockhouse
fortified structure
fortified building
tower
keep
donjon
palace
mansion
chateau
castle
manor
estate
compound
enclosure
walls
battlements
ramparts
earthwork
earthworks
trench
trenches
moat
ditch
barrier
barricade
stockade
palisade
Definitions
- A building or structure that is strongly fortified for defense, typically with thick walls and battlements
- * A person or thing that is strongly defended or protected
Usage Examples
- The ancient fortress stood atop a hill, its walls and battlements a testament to its rich history
- * The company's financial fortress allowed it to weather the economic storm
- * The fortress of solitude was where the hero went to reflect and recharge
Antonyms
vulnerability
weakness
fragility
susceptibility
exposure
openness
receptiveness
accessibility
penetrability
breachability
indefensibility
powerlessness
helplessness
feebleness
frailty
delicacy
daintiness
tenderness
sensitiveness