citadel

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

Etymology

From French citadelle, from Italian cittadella, diminutive of città (“city”), from Latin cīvitās.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bastion

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