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redoubt
In military terminology, this word describes a specific type of small, enclosed fort designed to provide 360-degree defense. It carries a connotation of desperation or temporary survival, often implying a last stand or a strategic fallback point during a larger battle.
When used figuratively, the term shifts from physical defense to ideological preservation. It describes a social or cultural space where traditional values are guarded against the perceived encroachment of modernity or change. In this sense, it suggests a stubborn, protective isolation rather than a welcoming sanctuary.
Meanings
Examples
The infantry held the redoubt against the charging cavalry for three hours.
We must fortify the redoubt before the winter snows block the mountain pass.
The old library is a redoubt of silence in the middle of the noisy campus.
They retreated to a small redoubt on the hill to regroup.
This club has become a redoubt for those who still appreciate vinyl records.
The enemy managed to breach the outer redoubt at dawn.
I need a redoubt where I can escape the pressures of the office.
The fortress was designed with several redoubts to slow down an invading army.