The fortress
Example: The fortress protected the town from enemies long ago.
Definition
"The fortress" refers to a large and strong building or group of buildings designed to protect a place against attack. Historically, a fortress was built to defend towns, military sites, or important strategic locations from enemy forces.
Etymology
The word "fortress" comes from the Old French word 'forteresse,' which derives from the Latin 'fortis,' meaning strong. Did you know that fortresses were essential in medieval times for defense and often symbolized power and security in a region?
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"The fortress" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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