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citadel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A fortress, typically located on high ground, that protects or dominates a city.
Usage Example
"The ancient stone fortress still overlooks the harbor, a testament to the city's strategic importance during medieval times."
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fortress
stronghold
Strong
bastion
fort
castle
• noun (Context 2)
A core area or ideological stronghold that fiercely defends and promotes a particular set of beliefs, principles, or institutions.
Usage Example
"The prestigious university has long prided itself on being a bastion of free speech and rigorous academic inquiry."
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bastion
stronghold
Strong
bulwark
sanctuary
Weak
refuge
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