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bastion
/ˈbæstɪən/
noun
bastion
Also
twierdza(f)ostoja(f)
Definition
A projecting part of a fortification, or a place or institution strongly defending particular principles or activities.
Examples
The old castle had several bastions for defense.
Stary zamek miał kilka bastionów obronnych.
The university was considered a bastion of free speech.
Uniwersytet był uważany za bastion wolności słowa.
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Collocations
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