CITADEL


Meaning of CITADEL in English

[ 'sɪtəd(ə)l , -dɛl ]

■ noun

1》 a fortress protecting or dominating a city.

2》 a meeting hall of the Salvation Army.

Origin

C16: from Fr. ~le , or from Ital. cittadella , based on L. civitas (see city ).

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