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Meaning of citadel
A citadel is a stronghold or fortress, typically on high ground, used for defense or refuge.
Etymology of citadel
The word "citadel" originates from the Old French "cité", meaning city, and the suffix "-el", which is a diminutive form, or from the Old French "citadelle", meaning little city, which is derived from the Latin "civitas", meaning city or town, and the suffix "-ella", which is a diminutive form
Historically, the term "citadel" referred to a fortified city or town, but over time, its meaning has expanded to include any stronghold or fortress used for defense or refuge
Synonyms
fortress
stronghold
bastion
fort
fortress
castle
palace
tower
keep
redoubt
fastness
refuge
sanctuary
haven
outpost
garrison
station
headquarters
hub
center
nucleus
core
hub
defense
bulwark
rampart
wall
barricade
enclosure
compound
enclosure
perimeter
boundary
limit
stronghold
fastness
alcove
bunker
pillbox
blockhouse
stockade
earthwork
parapet
battlement
curtain
Definitions
- A fortress or stronghold, especially one on high ground, used for defense or refuge
- * The central or inner part of a city or town, especially when fortified
Usage Examples
- The city's citadel was built on a hill overlooking the valley
- * The ancient citadel was a place of refuge for the local population during times of war
- * The citadel was the last stronghold of the enemy, and it took weeks to capture
Antonyms
weakness
vulnerability
fragility
frailty
feebleness
powerlessness
helplessness
defenselessness
openness
exposure
susceptibility
liability
proneness
insecurity
instability
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
obscurity
faintness
indefensibility
unfortified
unarmed
unprotected
undefended
unguarded
open
accessible
vulnerable
weak
fragile
brittle
frail
delicate