Bastion Definition
băschən, -tē-ən
bastions
noun
bastions
A projecting part of a fortification.
American Heritage
A projection from a fortification, arranged to give a wider firing range.
Webster's New World
A well-fortified position.
American Heritage
Any fortified place; strong defense or bulwark.
Webster's New World
One that upholds or defends something, as against neglect or unpopularity.
A college that is a bastion of traditionalism.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Bastion
Noun
Singular:
bastion
Plural:
bastionsOrigin of Bastion
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First attested in 1562. From French bastion, from Old French bastille (“fortress”).
From Wiktionary
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French from Old French bastillon from bastille fortress bastille
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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