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bastion

bas·tion

UK/ˈbastɪjən/ US/ˈbæsti.ən/ uncommon

noun

1.

a group that defends a principle

  • “a bastion against corruption”
  • “the last bastion of communism”
2.

a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

Synonyms
3.

Origin

First attested in 1562. From French bastion, from Old French bastille (“fortress”).

Phrases

  • bastion forest
  • tower bastion

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