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bastion

/ˈbæs.tɪ.ən/

/ˈbæs.tʃən/

Translations

bastionnoun

bastions

/ˈbæs.tɪ.ən/

/ˈbæs.tʃən/

The castle was a bastion of defense against invaders.

Замок был бастионом обороны от захватчиков.

Synonyms

bastionadjective

/ˈbæs.ti.ən/

/ˈbæs.tʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "bastion host").

bastionnoun

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

The soldiers took their positions at the bastion to defend the fort from the advancing enemy.

An institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

The university is considered a bastion of liberal thought and academic freedom.

bastionadjective

Relating to or functioning as a bastion; used before another noun.

The company secured its perimeter with a bastion host server.