noun
a place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld
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The castle served as a stronghold for the king during times of war.
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The old fort up on the hill is now just a tourist attraction, but it used to be a stronghold for soldiers.
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The biker gang's clubhouse is their stronghold in this part of town.
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Her beliefs were a stronghold that kept her grounded in difficult times.