Stronghold

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɔːŋˌhoʊld/

Stronghold (noun)

  1. A place built to protect people from attack, often hard to reach or defeat.
  2. A main place where a group or organization stays strong and keeps control.
  3. A place or situation that feels safe and gives protection from danger or stress.

Examples

  • The villagers used the stronghold as a refuge during the storm.
  • The soldiers guarded the stronghold refuge until help arrived.