Looking for the meaning of the word CITADEL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CITADEL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Citadel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from French citadelle, or from Italian cittadella, based on Latin civitas ‘city’ (see city)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪtəd(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪtədɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city
Short Definition:fortress
Examples:- the garrison withdrew into the citadel
- citadels of private economic power
Definition:
a meeting hall of the Salvation Army.
Short Definition:meeting hall of Salvation Army
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