stronghold
Translation
stronghold, fortress, bastion
Examples
The castle was a medieval stronghold.
The castle was a medieval stronghold.
The region is a stronghold of the party.
The region is a stronghold of the party.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stronghold a place of security or survival The castle was a medieval stronghold.
((a/the)) stronghold ((of sth.)) a place where a particular belief is strong The region is a stronghold of the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fortress, bastion, citadel
Etymology
From Old English 'strong' + 'hold'. Literally a place that is 'held strongly'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'strong' person 'holding' a castle. This image represents a fortified place.