 bastion |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (military) a group that defends a principle | |
| Examples: | "a bastion against corruption" "the last bastion of communism" |
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| Related terms: | defense | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | |
| Synonyms: | citadel | |
| Related terms: | stronghold kremlin kremlin Alhambra acropolis | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (military) projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | |
| Related terms: | fortification | |
| Similar spelling: |
bastioned Baston Bastin basting Bastien Bastian bastinado Bagdon boasting Baisden |
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