Stronghold Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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an area where most people have the same beliefs, values, etc.

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an area dominated by a particular group

• The area/district/state is a Republican stronghold.

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a protected place where the members of a military group stay and can defend themselves against attacks

• The rebels retreated to their mountain stronghold.

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an area where a particular type of uncommon animal can still be found

• the last stronghold of the endangered deer

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