citadel

as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack a massive stone citadel continues to command the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia

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“Citadel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citadel. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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