citadel: Meaning and Definition of
cit•a•del
Pronunciation: (sit'u-dl, -u-del"), [key]
— n.
- a fortress that commands a city and is used in the control of the inhabitants and in defense during attack or siege.
- any strongly fortified place; stronghold.
- (formerly) a heavily armored structure on a warship, for protecting the engines, magazines, etc.
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