Associations to the word «Bastion»

Wiktionary

BASTION, noun. A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
BASTION, noun. A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel
BASTION, noun. (figuratively) a person, or thing, who strongly defends some principle

Dictionary definition

BASTION, noun. A group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of communism".
BASTION, noun. A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.
BASTION, noun. Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

Wise words

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Paul Gauguin