donjon
Произношение: [dɒnʒɒn]
Слово
Контекст: «architecture»
(noun) a donjon is a large, strong tower in a castle. It was usually the main part of the castle where the lord or important people lived. Think of it like a big, safe house in a castle where they could stay safe from enemies.
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The donjon of the old castle was very tall and made of strong stone.
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The newer buildings do not have a donjon; they lack that historical strong tower.
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Can you see the donjon from the castle grounds?
Контекст: «historical»
(noun) the donjon can also refer to the main defensive structure of a medieval castle. It's like the fortress part where people could go when they needed to be protected.
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During the tour, we learned that the donjon was the safest place during attacks.
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This castle has no donjon for defense, so it was vulnerable to attacks.
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What features made the donjon an effective defense in medieval times?
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