Bulwark: meaning, definitions and examples

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bulwark

 

[ หˆbสŠlwษ™rk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baluarte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคตเคพเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bollwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benteng

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐัั‚ั–ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bastion

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๅฃ (ใผใ†ใธใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rempart

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baluarte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลกta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baลกta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ กๅž’ (bวŽolฤ›i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrjenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบั–ะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™mlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,974, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.