stronghold

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈstrɔŋhoʊld/
• IPA ^(key): /ˈstrɒŋhoʊld/

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• Hyphenation: strong‧hold

Noun

Singular stronghold

Plural strongholds

1. (countable) A stronghold is a fortress.
2. (countable) A stronghold is a place of refuge, survival or domination by a particular group or idea.

   The soldiers attacked the enemy stronghold on the hill.

   Cornwall is the last stronghold of the Cornish language.