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(cit-a-del) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a strong building that protects a city.

Example Sentence

The soldiers protected the citadel from the approaching enemy.

More Example Sentences

People gathered near the citadel for safety.

Synonyms

fortress; stronghold; castle

Antonyms

a person's home

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Rhymes

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