bastion

• Ein befestigter Ort oder eine Festung; bildlich auch eine Gruppe oder Institution, die einen bestimmten Grundsatz oder eine Tradition verteidigt.

A noun referring to a stronghold or fortified place, often used metaphorically to describe a group or institution that defends a particular principle or tradition.

1. Defender of a principleC1formal

   A group or institution that strongly defends a particular principle, belief, or way of life.

   Bastion

   • The university was a bastion of free thought during the political turmoil.
   • The organization is considered a bastion of traditional values.
   • The newspaper was a bastion of journalistic integrity.

   Synonymebulwarkchampioncitadelfortressguardianstrongholdsupporterupholder

2. Military strongholdB2formal

   A fortified place or stronghold where people could take shelter during a battle or attack.

   Bastion

   • The soldiers retreated to the bastion for protection.
   • The ancient bastion withstood many sieges.
   • The castle's bastion was built on a hill for a strategic advantage.

   Synonymebulwarkcastlecitadeldefensefastnessfortfortificationfortresskeeprampartredoubtstronghold

3. Fortification projectionC1formal

   A projecting part of a fortification, such as a rampart, designed to allow defenders to cover the ground in front of the walls.

   Bastion

   • The bastion extended outward from the main wall, providing a clear view of the attackers.
   • The architect designed the bastion to protect the castle's main gate.
   • The bastion was reinforced with stone to withstand cannon fire.

   Synonymebulwark