stronghold

• Place fortifiée ou position défensive bien protégée, servant souvent de base sûre ou de refuge. Peut aussi désigner un lieu ou une organisation considéré comme un bastion solide d'une idée ou d'un mouvement.

A strongly fortified defensive structure, often used as a secure base or refuge.

1. Fortified defensive structureB2formal

   A place that has been fortified to protect it against attack, such as a castle or fortress.

   Place fortifiée

   • The ancient stronghold stood on the hill for centuries.
   • Soldiers defended the stronghold against the invading army.
   • The castle served as a stronghold for the local lord.

   Synonymesbastionbulwarkcastlecitadelfastnessfortfortressredoubt

2. Area of dominanceB2formal

   A place where a particular belief, activity, or group is dominant or has a strong presence.

   zone de domination

   • The region is a stronghold of the conservative party.
   • This city is a stronghold for the local football team.
   • The university is a stronghold of academic freedom.

   Synonymesbastioncentercitadelhotbedhub