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fortress

noun for·tress \ˈfȯr-trəs\

: a place that is protected against attack : a fortified place

Full Definition of FORTRESS

: a fortified place : stronghold; especially : a large and permanent fortification sometimes including a town

— for·tress·like \-līk\ adjective

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Middle English forteresse, from Anglo-French fortelesce, forteresse, from Medieval Latin fortalitia, from Latin fortis strong

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: bastion, castle, citadel, fastness, fortification, fort, hold, redoubt, stronghold

FORTRESS Defined for Kids

noun for·tress \ˈfȯr-trəs\

: a place that is protected against attack

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