Definitions

1. noun

a former prison in Paris, especially one associated with the French Revolution.

“The storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of the end of the monarchy.”

2. noun

any of several similar prisons.

“The city’s infamous bastille was notorious for its harsh treatment of prisoners.”

3. verb

to imprison or confine someone in a bastille.

“The dissident was bastilled by the government for speaking out against their policies.”

4. noun

a strong fortress or stronghold.

“The bastille stood as a symbol of the country’s military might.”