Bulwark: meaning, definitions and examples
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bulwark
[ หbสlwษrk ]
protective barrier
A bulwark is a defensive wall or embankment built to protect a city, ship, or other vulnerable area from attack. It can also refer to anything that provides protection or support, both literal and metaphorical.
Synonyms
defense, fortification, rampart, safeguard
Examples of usage
- The castle was surrounded by a massive bulwark that kept invaders at bay.
- She viewed education as a bulwark against poverty and ignorance.
- The strong community spirit acted as a bulwark against crime.
support or defense
In a figurative sense, a bulwark can also refer to something that provides strong support or defense against a particular threat or danger.
Synonyms
defender, guardian, protector, safeguard
Examples of usage
- Freedom of speech is a bulwark of democracy.
- The union acts as a bulwark for workers' rights.
Translations
Translations of the word "bulwark" in other languages:
๐ต๐น baluarte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคตเคพเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bollwerk
๐ฎ๐ฉ benteng
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัััะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ bastion
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒๅฃ (ใผใใธใ)
๐ซ๐ท rempart
๐ช๐ธ baluarte
๐น๐ท siper
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด๋ฃจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุตู
๐จ๐ฟ baลกta
๐ธ๐ฐ baลกta
๐จ๐ณ ๅ กๅ (bวolฤi)
๐ธ๐ฎ utrjenost
๐ฎ๐ธ virki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะบัะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรถhkษmlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ baluarte
Etymology
The word 'bulwark' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'boulevard', meaning a defensive wall. It has been used since the 15th century to refer to protective barriers or strong defenses. Over time, its meaning expanded to include metaphorical references to support and protection in various contexts.