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citadel
—citadel /ˈsɪt.ə.del/ aep /ˈsɪt̬-/
Ⅰ noun [C] (BUILDING) ► F0 a strong castle in or near a city, where people can shelter from danger, especially during a war: » The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river.Thesaurus+: ↑Fortifications
Ⅱ noun [C] (ORGANIZATION) ► F0 LITERARY a powerful organization in which finding a job is difficult for someone who does not know people who work there: » At the age of 32, she managed to enter one of the citadels of high fashion.Thesaurus+: ↑Businesses and enterprisesThesaurus+: ↑Societies, clubs and organizations |