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citadel

noun
/ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

Meaning

A fortress protecting or dominating a city.

Example Sentences

The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.

Synonyms

fortress, stronghold, bastion, fort, castle

Antonyms

village, open-land

Collocations

ancient citadel, hilltop citadel, citadel city, citadel walls

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