Bastion

/ˈbæs.tɪ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of the wall, allowing defensive fire in multiple directions.

The soldiers took refuge behind the bastion during the fierce battle.

A place or system in which something continues to survive, typically a stronghold of particular principles or ideas.

The university has long been a bastion of liberal thought in the region.

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

The organization is viewed as a bastion of human rights advocacy.

From Middle French 'bastion', from Old Italian 'bastione', from 'bastire' meaning 'to build'.

bastion of hope

A source or place of hope amidst difficult circumstances.

last bastion

The final stronghold or defense against an adverse situation.

fortification

A defensive wall or building.

stronghold

A place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.

A symbol of strength or protection.

He sees his family as his bastion in tough times.