Bastion

Pronunciation ,

• RP IPA: /ˈbæstiÉ™n/
• US IPA: /ˈbæstiÉ™n/, /ˈbæstʃən/
• Homophones: Bastian

Origin

First attested in 1562. From French bastion, from Old French bastille ("fortress").

Full definition of bastion

Noun

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

Related terms

• bastille
• bastioned

Anagrams

• obtains, stiboan