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    citadel

    citadel - Dictionary definition and meaning for word citadel

    Definition
    (noun) a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    Synonyms : bastion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for citadel

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cita(Seeta) was captured by Ravana and was confined to his fortress with all his sena del(dal) protecting her...

cita-del is similar to city -Delhi in India which has many old fortress.

Seetha+ dwell= seetha matha’s dwellind place is fortess.

citadel ,,,remind us with CASTLE which has the same meaning =D

sit+idle..or tadel(TIDEl)..so to avoid destruction from tides , go for shelter in bastions. :)

if any of u have played the game called thief were garrot always tries to loot the money from the citadel.....i am sory this mnemonic might not be useful to many


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text: It's now a citadel of higher learning.
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