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citadel

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtəd(ə)l, -dɛl/

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Definition of citadel

noun

  • 1a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city: the garrison withdrew into the citadel figurativecitadels of private economic power
  • 2a meeting hall of the Salvation Army.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French citadelle, or from Italian cittadella, based on Latin civitas 'city' (see city)

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