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Bulwark

usgb/ˈbʊlwɜːrk/Volume
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Often used metaphorically to describe something that provides strong support or security in various situations. SlideA good education can be a bulwark against poverty.
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Not always something you can touch; it can be an idea or action too. SlideFreedom of speech is a bulwark of democracy.