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| bas·tion [ báschən, bástee ən ] (plural bas·tions) |
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1. strong supporter: somebody or something regarded as providing strong defense or support, especially for a belief or cause, or a place where there are such people
 The northeastern part of the state is a liberal bastion.
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2. fortification: a fortified place
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3. projecting part: a projecting part of a wall, rampart, or other fortification
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French< Italian bastione< bastire "build"] |
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