The difference between Fort and Stronghold

When used as nouns, fort means a fortified defensive structure stationed with troops, whereas stronghold means a place built to withstand attack.

Fort is also verb with the meaning: to create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

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  1. Fort as a noun:

    A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

  2. Fort as a noun:

    Any permanent army post.

  3. Fort as a noun (historical):

    An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.

  1. Fort as a verb:

    To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

  1. Stronghold as a noun:

    A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.

  2. Stronghold as a noun (figuratively):

    A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

    Examples:

    "The last stronghold of the Cornish language."

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