citadel
Translation
citadel, fortress, stronghold
Examples
The ancient citadel overlooked the city.
The ancient citadel overlooked the city.
The university is a citadel of learning.
The university is a citadel of learning.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) citadel a fortress protecting a town The ancient citadel overlooked the city.
((a)) citadel ((of sth.)) a place where a principle is strongly defended The university is a citadel of learning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortress, stronghold, bastion, castle
Etymology
From Italian 'cittadella', diminutive of 'città' (city), meaning 'little city'. It was a fortress protecting a town.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'city-dell', a 'little city' built for the defence of a larger one.