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Meaning of stronghold

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stronghold

Pronunciation:/ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld//ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/

noun

Definitions

  1. A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.

    Synonyms:bastionbulwarkfastness

  2. A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

    Example: The last stronghold of the Cornish language.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/stronghold

Related words

fastnessredoubtstrongpointfortfortressbastioncitadelbulwark