bastion
noun/ˈbæstiən/
Frequency rank: #9,424 most common English word
Meaning
a stronghold or place providing strong defense; something that protects or preserves a particular principle or activity.
Example sentence
The old castle served as bastion of resistance against the invading forces.
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