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bastion

Pronunciation: US [ˈbæstʃ(ə)n] UK [ˈbæstiən]

n.Castle defender and (military) Castle fortifications
WebRedoubt; field positions; the magical fortress

Synonyms

fort castle citadel fastness fortification fortress hold redoubt stronghold

Definitions in English

n.	1. an organization, community, or system that supports and defends a particular way of life, tradition, or belief 2. a place where an army has strong defenses

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Example Sentences

We have made our country a bastion of the new era.
Source: A. Koestler
We are the true bastion against the communists.
Source: G. Greene

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