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citadel in Persian

ارگ arg

/ˈsɪtədəl/

citadel in Persian: ارگ (arg), کلات (kalât). In English, citadel means a strong fortress that sits high above a city.

Persian words for citadel

a strong fortress that sits high above a city
ارگ arg, کلات kalât

English meaning of citadel

  1. noun A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
  2. noun A stronghold or fortified place.
  3. noun An armoured portion of a warship, housing important equipment.
  4. noun A Salvation Army meeting place.

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Questions about citadel in Persian

What is the meaning of citadel in Persian?
Citadel in Persian is ارگ (arg), کلات (kalât).
معنی citadel چیست؟
Citadel: ارگ (arg), کلات (kalât).
What does citadel mean in English?
Citadel means a strong fortress that sits high above a city.

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