Stronghold

Synonyms of stronghold

• citadel
• fortress
• bastion

Antonyms of stronghold

• weakness
• vulnerability
• fragility

Collocations of stronghold

fortress

Frequency: 70 %

The castle served as a fortress for the kingdom's army.

stronghold

Frequency: 60 %

The city was a political stronghold for the ruling party.

stronghold

Frequency: 55 %

The hill was a military stronghold during the war.

bastion

Frequency: 50 %

The organization was a bastion of tradition and values.

citadel

Frequency: 45 %

The ancient citadel stood as a symbol of power and strength.

Idiomatic Expressions for stronghold

• Phrase: political stronghold
  Meaning: a region or group that strongly supports a particular political party or leader
  Usage: The city had long been a political stronghold for the ruling party, ensuring their victory in every election.