Citadel (Noun)
Meaning
A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient city's citadel stood tall and proud, a beacon of safety for its inhabitants during times of war.
- As the enemy army approached, the villagers fled to the citadel, seeking refuge behind its thick stone walls.
- The citadel's strategic location on the hilltop allowed it to serve as a secure stronghold for the kingdom's defenders.
- During the siege, the citadel became a symbol of resistance, as the brave warriors within its walls fought valiantly against the invaders.
- As the battle raged on outside, the citadel's gates were closed, protecting the women and children who had taken shelter within its fortified walls.