stronghold

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

ruСильно укреплённое оборонительное сооружение, часто используемое как надёжная база или убежище.esLugar fuertemente fortificado o defendido, utilizado como base segura o refugio, o como centro de poder o resistencia.frPlace 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.deEine stark befestigte Anlage oder Festung, die als sichere Basis oder Zufluchtsort dient; bildlich auch eine Hochburg oder ein Rückzugsgebiet für eine Gruppe, Idee oder Aktivität.ptFortaleza ou praça-forte muito bem protegida; lugar seguro onde alguém ou algo se abriga ou se defende, ou reduto onde uma causa, ideia ou grupo predomina.zh坚固设防的防御性建筑或据点，常被用作可靠的基地或避难所；也可比喻某势力、观念等根深蒂固的根据地或大本营。arحصن منيع أو معقل شديد التحصين يُستخدم غالبًا كقاعدة آمنة أو ملجأ. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للإشارة إلى مركز قوة أو ملاذ موثوق.

1. Fortified defensive structure B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКрепостьesFortaleza, bastiónfrPlace fortifiéedeFestungptFortalezazh要塞arحصن

   Synonymes: bastionbulwarkcastlecitadelfastnessfortfortressredoubt

2. Area of dominance B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОплотesbaluarte de dominiofrzone de dominationdeHochburgptFortalezazh根据地arمعقل

   Synonymes: bastioncentercitadelhotbedhub

• strongholds plural form
• strongholds' possessive plural form
• stronghold's possessive singular form