noun#8,808 by frequency
stronghold
/ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress; A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea
- plural
- strongholds
Meanings
- 1
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress
This city is a stronghold of security.
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- 2
A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea