cittadella
citadel
noun cheet-tah-DEL-lah Rare
Origin: Diminutive of città (city), from Latin civitas.
Also means
small fortified town
Usage Note
Cittadella is the diminutive of città but usually refers to a small fortified enclosure within or near a city (cittadella medievale), not a small city. It can also be used figuratively for any strongly defended or self-contained enclave. The plural is cittadelle.
Examples
"La cittadella medievale domina la valle."
Natural Translation
The medieval citadel dominates the valley.
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