PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

redoubts

ri-DOWTS

Definition

Fortified defensive positions or obstacles that stand in the way of one's progress or goals.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'redoute' and the Italian 'ridotto,' meaning a place of retreat or a safe, enclosed area used for defense.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the intense challenges, doubts, and oppositional forces that political figures must confront during their careers.

The rise and rise of antipolitics

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The Nation Newspaper

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