History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
bulwark

a strong wall built against attack

fortification, support

castle

a large, strong building fortified against attack, especially as in olden times

magnificent home, often for royalty

defense

the act of defending from attack

armament; protection system

fortification

reinforced building

reinforced position

garrison

a group of soldiers stationed in a town or fort

military post, fort

minaret

a tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which Muslims are called to prayer

very high building or building part

refuge

(a place giving) shelter or protection from trouble, danger etc

place to hide, have privacy

tower

a tall building, either standing alone or forming part of a church or other large building; to rise a great height, be very tall, especially in relation to the height of the surroundings

very high building or building part

STRONGHOLD as in Wiktionary
STRONGHOLD as in Wikipedia