citadel

Meanings

Plural: citadels

Noun

a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
A stronghold or fortified place.
An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.
A Salvation Army meeting place.

Origin / Etymology

From French citadelle, from Italian cittadella, diminutive of città (“city”), from Latin cīvitās.

Synonyms

bastion, bulwark, fortress, stronghold

Scrabble Score: 10

citadel is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
citadel is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
citadel is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

citadel is a valid Words With Friends word