Citadel — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsi-tə-dᵊl/ cit·a·del

Meaning & Definition of Citadel

Citadel (noun)

  1. a fortress that commands a city
  2. stronghold

Citadel (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a structure or place from which one can resist attack

    "a massive stone citadel continues to command the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia"

    similar: bastion, castle, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt, stronghold
    related: battlement, breastwork, bulwark, earthwork, embattlement, parapet, rampart, bunker, dugout, blockhouse, garrison house, alcazar, casbah

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Citadel

The most common words with a similar meaning to Citadel:

bastion, castle, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt, stronghold

Related Words for Citadel

battlement, breastwork, bulwark, earthwork, embattlement, parapet, rampart, bunker, dugout, blockhouse, garrison house, alcazar, casbah

Origin & Etymology of Citadel

Middle French citadelle, from Old Italian cittadella, diminutive of cittade city, from Medieval Latin civitat-, civitas city

First known use: 1542

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Citadel

Frequently Asked Questions about Citadel

What does "Citadel" mean?

"Citadel" means a fortress that commands a city. As a noun, it is defined as: a fortress that commands a city.

What is another word for "Citadel"?

Other words for "Citadel" include bastion, castle, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold and redoubt. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Citadel" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Citadel"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Citadel". Common alternatives include bastion, castle, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt and stronghold.

How do you use "Citadel" in a sentence?

Examples of "Citadel" in a sentence: "a massive stone citadel continues to command the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia".

Is "Citadel" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Citadel" is a noun.

Is "Citadel" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Citadel" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Citadel"?

"Citadel" is pronounced /ˈsi-tə-dᵊl/ and divided into syllables as cit·a·del.

What is the origin of the word "Citadel"?

"Citadel" comes from Middle French citadelle, from Old Italian cittadella, diminutive of cittade city, from Medieval Latin civitat-, civitas city. First known use: 1542.