bastion
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noun \ˈbas-chən\Definition of BASTION
1
: a projecting part of a fortification
2
: a fortified area or position
3
: stronghold 2 <the last bastion of academic standards — American Scientist>
— bas·tioned \-chənd\ adjective
See Examples of BASTION
- <the rebel army retreated to its bastion in the mountains to regroup>
Origin of BASTION
Middle French, from Old Italian bastione, augmentative of bastia fortress, derivative from dialect form of bastire to build, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German besten to patch
First Known Use: 1562
Related to BASTION
- Synonyms
- fort, castle, citadel, fastness, fortification, fortress, hold, redoubt, stronghold
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