Stronghold vs. Fortress

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Difference Between Stronghold and Fortress
Strongholdnoun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
Fortressnoun
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
Strongholdnoun
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.
The last stronghold of the Cornish language.Fortressnoun
(chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
Strongholdnoun
a strongly fortified defensive structure
Fortressverb
(transitive) To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify.
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Fortressnoun
a fortified defensive structure