Another word for stronghold

A fortification

• fortress

  1. A fortified place; fort
  2. A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town.

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  1. A fortified place; fort
  2. A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town.

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• citadel

  1. A stronghold or fortified place; a bulwark.
  2. A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city.

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  1. A stronghold or fortified place; a bulwark.
  2. A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city.

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• castle

  1. A safe, secure place; refuge
  2. A fortified stronghold converted to residential use.
  3. A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.

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  1. A safe, secure place; refuge
  2. A fortified stronghold converted to residential use.
  3. A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.

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A center of interest

• hotbed

  1. Any place that fosters rapid growth or extensive activity
  2. A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure; used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants. A hotbed works as a miniature hothouse, i.e. greenhouse.
  3. An environment conducive to vigorous growth or development, especially of something undesirable:

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  1. Any place that fosters rapid growth or extensive activity
  2. A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure; used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants. A hotbed works as a miniature hothouse, i.e. greenhouse.
  3. An environment conducive to vigorous growth or development, especially of something undesirable:

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• center

  1. (Physiology) A group of neurons in the central nervous system that control a particular function:
  2. A point of origin, as of influence, ideas, or actions:
  3. (--- Baseball) Center field.

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  1. (Physiology) A group of neurons in the central nervous system that control a particular function:
  2. A point of origin, as of influence, ideas, or actions:
  3. (--- Baseball) Center field.

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• haven

  1. A place of refuge or rest; a sanctuary.
  2. A port; harbor

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  1. A place of refuge or rest; a sanctuary.
  2. A port; harbor

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