Definition of strongholds Strongholds

/stɹɔˈŋhowˌldz/ - [stronghowldz] -

We found 3 definitions of strongholds from 2 different sources.

What does strongholds mean?

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Noun Plural: strongholds
stronghold - a strongly fortified defensive structure
		fastness
		defensive structure, defence, defense a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses"
		citadel, bastion projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
		blockhouse a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
		hold a cell in a jail or prison
		donjon, dungeon, keep a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined

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stronghold (Noun)
A fortress.
stronghold (Noun)
A place of refuge, survival or domination by a particular group or idea.

stronghold (n.)
A fastness; a fort or fortress; fortfield place; a place of security.

stronghold
A fastness; a fort or fortress; a fortified place; a place of security.

Stronghold means castle or any other strongly fortified place.

The history of fortified buildings reaches from antiquity to modern times.

In medieval Europe, the castle was the most common type of stronghold and often the residence of the king or territorial lord. The Maginot Line is an example of a 20th century stronghold.

Stronghold is also the name of a small video game franchise consisting of several castle-sim games made by Firefly Studios.