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bastion

noun

/ˈbæs.ti.ən/

Meaning

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.

a bastion of freedom

stronghold, fortress, citadel, bulwark, defense

weakness, vulnerability

bastion of democracy, bastion of tradition, bastion of strength

The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance...

The examination of one's own mental and emotional processes.

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

A point or way in which things are not the same.

a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head