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English noun: bastion

1. bastion (group) a group that defends a principle


SamplesA bastion against corruption.
The last bastion of communism.


Broader (hypernym)defence, defence force, defense, defense force

2. bastion (artifact) a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle


Synonymscitadel


Broader (hypernym)fastness, stronghold


Narrower (hyponym)acropolis, kremlin


Instance hyponymKremlin

3. bastion (artifact) projecting part of a rampart or other fortification


Broader (hypernym)fortification, munition









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