Associations to the word «Citadel»

Wiktionary

CITADEL, noun. A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
CITADEL, noun. (sometimes figurative) A stronghold or fortified place.

Dictionary definition

CITADEL, noun. A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.

Wise words

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