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Meaning of
bastion
in English
bastion
us
//ˈbæstʃən//
uk
//ˈbæstʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
bastions
Definitions
Noun
a
fortified
position
;
stronghold
The
city's
ancient
walls
served
as
a
bastion
against
invaders
.
a
projecting
part
of
a
fortification
(
rampart
,
wall
)
The
bastion
of
the
castle
wall
provided
a
strong
defensive
position
.
a
defender
of
a
principle
;
strong
supporter
She
was
a
bastion
of
support
for
the
local
community
,
always
ready
to
help
.
