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citadel

/ˈsɪt.ə.dəl/

/ˈsɪt.ə.dɛl/

Translations

citadelnoun

citadels

/ˈsɪt.ə.dəl/

/ˈsɪt.ə.dɛl/

The ancient citadel stood watch over the city, its walls a testament to centuries of history.

L’ancienne citadelle veillait sur la ville, ses murs témoignant de siècles d’histoire.

Additional translations

bastionAu sens figuré, pour un lieu ou une institution qui défend fortement une idée, une cause ou une tradition.

forteresseTerme plus général, surtout pour une place forte ou un lieu fortifié.

Synonyms

defensive structure

citadeladjective

/ˈsɪt.ə.dəl/

/ˈsɪt̬.ə.dəl/

Used attributively (noun modifier) to describe something belonging to or characteristic of a citadel; rare.

Additional translations

de la citadelleEmploi adjectival rare; se rend souvent en français par une tournure prépositionnelle.

citadelnoun

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

The ancient citadel stood watch over the city, its walls a testament to centuries of history.

A stronghold or fortified place; a place of safety or refuge.

The library became a citadel of knowledge for the community, offering a safe haven for learning.

An institution, organization, or place that strongly defends or upholds a particular principle, attitude, or activity.

The newspaper has long been a citadel of progressive thought.

citadeladjective

Relating to, situated within, or characteristic of a citadel or fortress.

The citadel walls were reinforced to withstand any attack.