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fortresses


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

fortresses

Details

Large, permanent, heavily fortified, defensive military positions, sometimes including a town. Larger and stronger than "forts."

Variations

strongholds

fortress

Narrower Terms

citadels

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