bas·tion (b
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n, -t
-n)
n.
1. A projecting part of a fortification.
2. A well-fortified position.
3. One that is considered similar to a defensive stronghold: You are a bastion of strength. See Synonyms at bulwark.
[French, from Old French bastillon, from bastille, fortress; see bastille.]
bastioned adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Noun
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bastion – a group that defends a principle; “a bastion against corruption”; “the last bastion of communism”
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bastion – a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
acropolis – the citadel in ancient Greek towns
kremlin – citadel of a Russian town
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bastion – projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
fortification, munition – defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
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