Stronghold vs. Fortress

Stronghold vs. Fortress — Is There a Difference?
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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