bastion

CEFRC2

/ˈbæsti.ən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A strongly defended place or organization.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.

Examples

  • The bastion protected the city from invaders.

  • The old fortress stood as a strong bastion against invaders.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbæst͡ʃən/
  • /ˈbaste.ən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.

  2. A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

  3. Any large prominence; something that resembles a bastion in size and form.

More examples

In context

  • The bastion was a strong fortress.

  • a bastion of hope

  • the bastion of democracy

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The old castle's stone blank protected the soldiers from enemy arrows during the siege.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

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