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bastion
bastion
/ˈbæstʃən/
noun
(
)
A group that defends a principle
(
bastion
)
a group that defends a principle
A bastion against corruption
a bastion against corruption
The last bastion of communism
the last bastion of communism
Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
(
bastion
)
projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
The castle's bastion was well-fortified to protect against enemy assaults.
The castle's bastion was well-fortified to protect against enemy assaults.
A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
(
bastion
,
citadel
)
a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
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