Citadel Meaning In English. Citadel in American English. The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river.
The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river. 1836 Alexander Slidell Mackenzie The American in England page 269. The garrison withdrew into the citadel.
Sometimes figuratively A stronghold or fortified place.
Sɪtədəl Word forms. A strong fort small castle built in the past as a place where people could go for safety if their city was attacked SYN fortress 2 the citadel of something Examples from the Corpus citadel Outside this was a citadel fortified like the inner bailey but containing a greater. Citadels of private economic power. Sɪtədəl Word forms.
