Added 9 October 2026
bastion
/ˈbæsti.ən/ noun
In Latin: vallum First recorded: 1562 Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bastion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A group that defends a principle.
a bastion against corruption
- A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.
- Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
Origin
First attested in 1562. From French bastion, from Old French bastille (“fortress”).
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