citadel

Meaning

  1. A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
  2. A stronghold or fortified place.
  3. An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.
  4. A Salvation Army meeting place.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɪtədəl/
Etymology

From French citadelle, from Italian cittadella, diminutive of città (“city”), from Latin cīvitās.

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