stronghold
noun
a well-fortified place; fortress.
strongholds
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pluralof stronghold.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Nigeria has been fighting a jihadist conflict that over the years has seen armed Islamist groups spread and fracture outside their strongholds in the northeast.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
According to the indictment, the Hoovers had strongholds over specific hotels and motels in their territory, including the Stadium Inn & Spas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
How far does Zohran Mamdani’s political approach and appeal carry beyond liberal strongholds in city centers?
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
Another U.S. goal is to aggressively counter anti-American propaganda by Islamist extremist groups, which the administration says have been driven from strongholds in the Middle East and are “exploiting the ungoverned spaces” across Africa.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
You must not picture it like the ruined strongholds, with mortar crumbling between the stones, which you see today.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
