Stronghold synonyms
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A permanent army post, as distinguished from a temporary camp
(Chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually dominating the surrounding country.
fortification (related)
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
An area of dense population:
A harbor or anchorage; a port.
refuge (related)
An expediency or shift; action taken to escape trouble or difficulty
One that upholds or defends something, as against neglect or unpopularity:
Something serving as a defense or safeguard:
A secure or fortified place; a stronghold, a fortress
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Troops stationed in a fort or fortified place
A stronghold; fort; castle
A breastwork outside a fortification, to defend approaches, etc.
outpost (related)
chieftain (related)
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remnant (related)
power-base (related)
Find another word for stronghold. In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for stronghold, like: fort, fortress, castle, hotbed, fortification, center, citadel, haven, refuge, bastion and bulwark.