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Bastille Definition & Meaning

bastille
noun
  1. a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
  2. a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)

"Bastille" in song lyrics

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  • "renee bastille"
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  • "accident rte 10 plainville renee bastille"
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  • "the bastille"
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Frequently asked questions

What does bastille mean?
a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner)
What part of speech is bastille?
Bastille is a noun.
How many definitions does bastille have?
Bastille has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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