citadel

• Substantivo que designa uma fortaleza ou construção fortificada, geralmente situada numa cidade ou perto dela, destinada à defesa e proteção; também pode ser usada em sentido figurado para algo que serve de refúgio seguro ou principal ponto de defesa.

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.

   Cidadela

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

   Sinônimosbastionbulwarkcastlefastnessfortfortificationfortresskeepredoubtstronghold

2. Symbol of strengthC1formal

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

   Baluarte

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbastionbulwarkfortressrampartstronghold