Bastion: meaning, definitions and examples

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bastion

 

[ หˆbรฆstiษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fortress defense

A bastion is a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

Synonyms

bulwark, fortification, stronghold

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers used the bastion to defend the fortress from enemy attacks.
  • The bastion provided a strategic advantage in the defense of the city.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A bastion can also refer to a person, place, or thing seen as upholding or defending an attitude, principle, or institution.

Synonyms

champion, defender, supporter

Examples of usage

  • She was a bastion of strength during the difficult times.
  • The organization was regarded as a bastion of tradition.

Translations

Translations of the word "bastion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bastiรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bastion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benteng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐัั‚ั–ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bastion

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆๅกž (ใ‚ˆใ†ใ•ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bastion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bastiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bastion

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลกta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baลกta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ กๅž’ (bวŽolฤ›i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bastion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบั–ะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bastion

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bastiรณn

Etymology

The word 'bastion' originated from the Italian word 'bastione', which means a fortified outpost or tower. It was first used in the 16th century to describe a projecting part of a fortification. Over time, the term has taken on a metaphorical meaning to represent a stronghold or defender of a principle. The concept of bastions in fortifications has been crucial throughout history in protecting cities and territories.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,707, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.