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 (synset 102808769)
    domain region: france, french republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
    is an instance of: fort, fortress - a fortified defensive structure
    is a part of: capital of france, city of light, french capital, paris - the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
  2. A jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) (synset 102808628)
    is a type of:
    • clink, gaol, jail, jailhouse, pokey, poky, slammer - a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
    • prison, prison house - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

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