a bulwark of peace

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• bulwark — UK [ˈbʊlwə(r)k] / US [ˈbʊlwərk] noun Word forms bulwark : singular bulwark plural bulwarks 1) [countable] formal someone or something that protects or defends something such as a belief, idea, or way of life The country is valued as a bulwark of… …   English dictionary

• bulwark — bul|wark [ bulwərk ] noun count 1. ) FORMAL someone or something that protects or defends something such as a belief, idea, or way of life: The country is valued as a bulwark of peace, stability, and democracy in a difficult region of the world.… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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