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- [fawr-tris]
- /ˈfɔr trɪs/
- /ˈfɔː.trəs/
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- [fawr-tris]
- /ˈfɔr trɪs/
Definitions of fortress word
- noun fortress a large fortified place; a fort or group of forts, often including a town; citadel. 1
- noun fortress any place of exceptional security; stronghold. 1
- noun fortress A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town fit for a large garrison. 1
- noun fortress fortified building 1
- countable noun fortress A fortress is a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected place, which is intended to be difficult for enemies to enter. 0
- noun fortress a large fort or fortified town 0
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Origin of fortress
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English forteresse < Old French < Vulgar Latin *fortaricia (compare Medieval Latin fortalitia), equivalent to Latin fort(is) strong + -ar-, formative of uncertain meaning +-icia -ice
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Parts of speech for Fortress
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fortress popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fortress usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fortress
noun fortress
- rampart — Fortification. a broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification around a place and usually capped with a stone or earth parapet. such an elevation together with the parapet.
- garrison — William Lloyd, 1805–79, U.S. leader in the abolition movement.
- barrier — A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.
- citadel — In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety.
- castle — A castle is a large building with thick, high walls. Castles were built by important people, such as kings, in former times, especially for protection during wars and battles.
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