noun🔗ShareA projecting part of a rampart or other fortification."The corners of the old castle walls had bastions that allowed the archers to defend from multiple angles. "architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel."The old castle was a bastion of family tradition, stubbornly resisting modern trends. "militarybuildingwarpositionarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle."Teachers are often the bastions of knowledge and good values in a community. "grouppoliticsgovernmentmilitarysocietyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo furnish with a bastion."The general planned to bastion the city walls to better defend against the expected siege. "militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
