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How do you spell Bastion?

Correct spelling

bastion

Remember the Italian fortress: BAS-TION ends like a fortification.

Why is bastion spelled this way?

From Italian bastione, a projecting fortification. A bastion juts forward from the walls — defense that advances to meet the threat.

Common misspellings of bastion

bastionbastianbastoinbastion

Example

The university remained a bastion of academic freedom despite political pressure.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell bastion?+
The correct spelling is "bastion". Remember the Italian fortress: BAS-TION ends like a fortification.
Is it bastion or bastion?+
The correct spelling is "bastion", not "bastion".

Other commonly misspelled words

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