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stronghold in Dutch

stronghold in Dutch is vesting, bastion, bolwerk — stronghold means a fortified place built to resist attack.

stronghold in Dutch

vesting
noun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
bastion
noun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
bolwerk
noun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
fort
noun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
bolwerk
noun
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

What does "stronghold" mean?

  1. noun A fortified place built to resist attack.
    "The castle served as a stronghold against invading forces for centuries."
  2. noun A place or area where a particular group, idea, or belief is dominant.
    "The region remains a stronghold of the opposition party."
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stronghold in a sentence

  • The castle served as a stronghold against invading forces for centuries.
  • The region remains a stronghold of the opposition party.

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What is "stronghold" in Dutch?

"stronghold" in Dutch is vesting, bastion, bolwerk. stronghold means: A fortified place built to resist attack.

How do you use "stronghold" in a sentence?

Example: "The castle served as a stronghold against invading forces for centuries." In Dutch, "stronghold" is vesting, bastion, bolwerk.

Are there other ways to say "stronghold" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "stronghold": vesting, bastion, bolwerk, fort.

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