No. 18,182 in Russian
цитадели
"Цитадели" translates to "citadels," meaning fortified strongholds or central parts of a fortress.
In a sentence
Цитадели древних городов привлекают туристов своей богатой историей.
The citadels of ancient cities attract tourists with their rich history.
Here, 'цитадели' is used to refer to fortified parts of ancient cities, describing a historical attraction.
Студенты изучали архитектуру цитадели, чтобы понять её защитные функции.
The students studied the architecture of the citadel to understand its defensive functions.
Here, 'цитадели' represents a singular architectural structure being analyzed in an academic context.
Цитадели знания находятся в университетах и библиотеках.
The citadels of knowledge are found in universities and libraries.
In this metaphorical usage, 'цитадели' refers not to physical fortresses but to centers of knowledge and learning.
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