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Added 9 October 2026

citadel

/ˈsɪtədəl/ noun

In Latin: arx Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about citadel at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
A stronghold or fortified place.
An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.

Origin

From French citadelle, from Italian cittadella, diminutive of città (“city”), from Latin cīvitās.

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