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fortress

ˈfɔːtrəs

noun

twierdza

ˈtfʲɛrd͡za· rzeczownik
Also
forteca(f)
Definition

A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town or castle.

Examples
The ancient fortress stood on a hill overlooking the city.
Starożytna twierdza stała na wzgórzu z widokiem na miasto.
They retreated to their mountain fortress for safety.
Wycofali się do swojej górskiej fortecy w poszukiwaniu bezpieczeństwa.
Synonyms
castlecitadelstronghold
Collocations
impenetrable fortressancient fortressmountain fortress
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