A bastion on a hill.
- 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.
The definition of a bastion is a fortified place, or something or someone that holds firm to an idea or principle.
- a projection from a fortification, arranged to give a wider firing range
- any fortified place; strong defense or bulwark: often used fig.
Origin of bastionFrench from Middle French bastillon from Old French bastille: see bastille
- A projecting part of a fortification.
- A well-fortified position.
- One that upholds or defends something, as against neglect or unpopularity: a college that is a bastion of traditionalism. See Synonyms at bulwark.
Origin of bastionFrench from Old French bastillon from bastille fortress ; see bastille .
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