bastion

The definition of a bastion is a fortified place, or something or someone that holds firm to an idea or principle.

(noun)

An example of a bastion is a firing area projecting out of a building which is held by the military.
An example of a bastion for personal freedom is the Bill of Rights.

See bastion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: Fr < MFr bastillon < OFr bastille: see bastille

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See bastion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A projecting part of a fortification.
A well-fortified position.
One that is considered similar to a defensive stronghold: You are a bastion of strength. See Synonyms at bulwark.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French bastillon

Origin: , from bastille, fortress; see bastille

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