Definition of bulwark

bulwarknoun

Bulwark

/ˈbʊlwək//ˈbʊlwɜːrk/

The word "bulwark" originates from the Old French word "buework," meaning "a barrier" or "a wall." This Old French word is derived from the Middle High German word "bolwerk," which means "a wall" or "a rampart." The Middle High German word is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "bolk," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." The term "bulwark" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to refer to a strong defense or a protective barrier. It can also be used figuratively to describe a person or thing that provides support or protection. Over time, the word "bulwark" has taken on additional meanings, including a ship's side or a wall of a fortification. Despite its evolution, the core meaning of the word remains rooted in its Old French and Middle High German roots as a word for a strong barrier or defense.

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a person or thing that protects or defends something

một người hoặc vật bảo vệ hoặc bảo vệ một cái gì đó

Example:
  • a bulwark against extremism

    một bức tường thành chống lại chủ nghĩa cực đoan

  • At the time fascism had many supporters in the West, who saw it as a bulwark against communism.

    Vào thời điểm đó, chủ nghĩa phát xít có nhiều người ở phương Tây ủng hộ, họ coi đây là bức tường thành chống lại chủ nghĩa cộng sản.

a wall built as a defence

một bức tường được xây dựng để phòng thủ

the part of a ship’s side that is above the level of the deck

phần mạn tàu cao hơn mặt boong