The Vocalibrate dictionary
bulwark
US/ˈbʊlwɚk/GB/ˈbʊlwək/noun
a person or thing that protects or defends against danger
A free press is a bulwark against tyranny.
- Near in meaning
- defensesafeguardbastionrampart
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