US /ˈbæsti.ən/ UK /ˈbæsti.ən/
noun Freq #28301

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a group that defends a principle

    A bastion against corruption.

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Forms bastions
Derived forms bastionedbastionlike
Related forms bastille

Etymology

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

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