citadel

• Nom désignant une forteresse ou une place fortifiée, généralement située dans une ville ou à proximité, destinée à la défense et à la protection.

A noun referring to a fortress or stronghold, typically located in or near a city, designed for defense and protection.

1. B2formal

   A fortress or stronghold, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.

   Citadelle (forteresse)

   • The ancient citadel overlooked the entire valley.
   • Soldiers defended the citadel from the invading army.
   • Tourists visited the ruins of the medieval citadel.

   Synonymesbastionbulwarkcastlefastnessfortfortificationfortresskeepredoubtstronghold

2. Symbol of strengthC1formal

   A place or institution that is a stronghold of a particular idea, belief, or system.

   forteresse symbolique

   • The university was a citadel of academic freedom.
   • The organization became a citadel of conservative values.
   • The library was a citadel of knowledge in the community.

   Synonymesbastionbulwarkfortressrampartstronghold