stronghold
noun
strong·hold
ˈstrȯŋ-ˌhōld 
1
: a fortified place
2
a
: a place of security or survival
one of the last strongholds of the ancient Gaelic language—
George Holmes
George Holmes
b
: a place dominated by a particular group or marked by a particular characteristic
a Republican stronghold
strongholds of snobbery—Lionel Trilling
Lionel TrillingSynonyms
Examples of stronghold in a Sentence
The area is a Republican stronghold.
The rebels retreated to their mountain stronghold.
the last stronghold of the endangered deer
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Instead, it will likely be decided in the historic Democratic Party strongholds of New York and California, where more than a dozen of the closest races are under way.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
The memo shared data, compiled by Democrats, showing lower turnout among women and urban voters — two Democratic strongholds.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
State significance Delaware is a Democratic stronghold, having voted for the party’s candidate in every election since 1992.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
The memo shared data, compiled by Democrats, showing lower turnout among women and urban voters — two Democratic strongholds.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
State significance Delaware is a Democratic stronghold, having voted for the party’s candidate in every election since 1992.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Stronghold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stronghold. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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stronghold
noun
strong·hold
ˈstrȯŋ-ˌhōld
: fortress
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