citadel
Meaning
- A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
- A stronghold or fortified place.
- An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.
- A Salvation Army meeting place.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɪtədəl/
Etymology
From French citadelle, from Italian cittadella, diminutive of città (“city”), from Latin cīvitās.
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