bastion. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

bastion

SYLLABICATION:	bas·tion
PRONUNCIATION:	bschn, -t-n
NOUN:	1. A projecting part of a fortification. 2. A well-fortified position. 3. One that is considered similar to a defensive stronghold: You are a bastion of strength. See synonyms at bulwark.
ETYMOLOGY:	French, from Old French bastillon, from bastille, fortress. See bastille.
OTHER FORMS:	bastioned —ADJECTIVE


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