Bulwark

usgb/ˈbʊlwɜːrk/
noun

A strong support or protection.

The new policies act as a bulwark against economic instability.
Visual representation of "bulwark" - A strong support or protection.

Often appears as...

  • bulwark against
  • bulwark of defense
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe something that provides strong support or security in various situations.

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A good education can be a bulwark against poverty.
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Non-Physical Protection

Not always something you can touch; it can be an idea or action too.

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Freedom of speech is a bulwark of democracy.
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