Bastion (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of communism".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Hypernyms

• Defence
• Defense Force
• Defence Force

Meaning ²

Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Munition

Meaning ³

A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Citadel

Hypernyms

• Fastness