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noun
- 1. a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.
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A citadel is the most fortified area of a town or city. It may be a castle, fortress, or fortified center. The term is a diminutive of city, meaning "little city", because it is a smaller part of the city of which it is the defensive core.
The meaning of CITADEL is a fortress that commands a city. How to use citadel in a sentence.
CITADEL definition: 1. a strong castle in or near a city, where people can shelter from danger, especially during a…. Learn more.
CITADEL meaning: 1. a strong castle in or near a city, where people can shelter from danger, especially during a…. Learn more.
A citadel is a fortified structure designed to provide protection during a battle. So, back in the days when pillaging was commonplace, it was a good idea to know where your nearest citadel was. Among the most historically famous citadels are the Acropolis in Athens and the Tower of London.
Citadel definition: a fortress that commands a city and is used in the control of the inhabitants and in defense during attack or siege.. See examples of CITADEL used in a sentence.
noun. 1. a fortress on a commanding height for defense of a city. 2. a fortified place; stronghold. 3. a place of safety; refuge.
1. (Fortifications) a stronghold within or close to a city. 2. any strongly fortified building or place of safety; refuge. 3. (Military) a specially strengthened part of the hull of a warship. 4. (Christian Churches, other) (often capital) the headquarters of the Salvation Army.
Definitions of 'citadel' 1. In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety. [...] 2. If you describe a system or organization as a citadel of a particular way of life, usually one you disapprove of, you mean that it is powerful and effective in defending that way of life.
noun. /ˈsɪtədəl/, /ˈsɪtədel/. /ˈsɪtədəl/, /ˈsɪtədel/. (in the past) a castle on high ground in or near a city where people could go when the city was being attacked. After the Mongol invasion of 1241, a citadel was built on the hills opposite the city. (figurative) citadels of private economic power. Word Origin.
