bastion
BrE /ˈbæstən/ AmE /ˈbæstən/
noun en → es
a strong defensive position, especially a fortified building or part of one
batería, fortaleza, baluarte
Collocations bastion of strength
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The castle was a bastion of resistance against the invaders.
El castillo fue un baluarte de resistencia contra los invasores.
a place or organization that supports and defends a particular idea, belief, or way of life
centro de apoyo, baluarte (de una causa)
Collocations bastion of democracy
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The university is a bastion of liberal thought.
La universidad es un baluarte del pensamiento liberal.