citadel — a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪtədəl/
Korean meaning: 성채, 요새 (주로 높은 곳에 위치하여 도시를 보호하거나 지배하는)
Korean pronunciation: **시**터델
Example Sentences
- The villain's secret citadel was hidden inside a volcano, because apparently regular castles are too mainstream.
- Harvard University is considered a citadel of higher education in America.
- The rebels stormed the citadel, only to find it was actually a really expensive escape room.
citadel
NOUN//ˈsɪtədəl//
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
The stone citadel towers above the village, protecting it from high ground
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Origin
From French 'citadelle', derived from Italian 'cittadella', which is a diminutive of 'città' (city), ultimately from Latin 'civitas' meaning city or state.
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“The villain's secret citadel was hidden inside a volcano, because apparently regular castles are too mainstream.”
“Harvard University is considered a citadel of higher education in America.”
“The rebels stormed the citadel, only to find it was actually a really expensive escape room.”
“The old citadel now serves as a museum showcasing medieval warfare.”
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