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citadel

[ˈsɪtədəl]

citadel Definition

a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.

Using citadel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "citadel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The citadel was built on a hill overlooking the city.

  • Example

    The enemy forces were unable to breach the citadel's defenses.

  • Example

    The citadel served as a refuge for the townspeople during the siege.

citadel Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with citadel

  • mental citadel

    a state of mind in which one feels safe and secure from external threats or criticism

    Example

    Despite the negative feedback, she remained in her mental citadel, convinced that her work was good.

  • a place where those in power are based, often with a sense of inaccessibility or impregnability

    Example

    The White House is considered the citadel of power in the United States.

  • a place of higher education, often with a sense of prestige or exclusivity

    Example

    Harvard University is considered a citadel of learning.

Origins of citadel

from Old Italian 'citadella', diminutive of 'città' meaning 'city'

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Summary: citadel in Brief

A 'citadel' [ˈsɪtədəl] is a fortress, usually located on high ground, that protects or dominates a city. It can also be used metaphorically, such as in 'mental citadel,' referring to a state of mind that feels safe and secure from external threats.