tall city walls

language: de

definitions

  1. High, imposing stone or brick structures built around a city for defense and protection against invaders.
    de: Hohe Stadtmauern
  2. Figurative barriers, such as social, cultural, or psychological boundaries, that isolate a community or its people.
    de: Metaphorische Barrieren

examples

  1. The ancient kingdom was protected by tall city walls.

    Das alte Königreich wurde durch hohe Stadtmauern geschützt.

  2. The community lived behind tall city walls of prejudice and fear.

    Die Gemeinschaft lebte hinter hohen metaphorischen Mauern aus Vorurteilen und Angst.