cittadella — meaning in English

English meaning

• bastion noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
• citadel noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.

Senses

cittadella is used for these senses in English:

• bastion A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.

bastion — full definition

1. noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
2. noun A place, group, or person that firmly protects and upholds something, such as an idea or value.

citadel — full definition

1. noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
2. noun Any stronghold or heavily protected place, used figuratively.

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