单词 | citadel |
释义 | citadel/ˈsɪtəd(ə)l![]() noun 1A fortress, typically one on high ground above a city: the garrison withdrew into the citadel figurative citadels of private economic power...
Synonyms fortress, fort, stronghold, fortification, castle, burg, keep, tower, donjon, bunker; fastness; in Spain alcazar archaic hold 2A meeting hall of the Salvation Army.The court was told that he had gained the trust when he served at Salvation Army citadels....
OriginMid 16th century: from French citadelle, or from Italian cittadella, based on Latin civitas 'city' (see city). |
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