No. 7,139 in Dutch
bastion
A stronghold or fortified place, often used metaphorically to signify protection or defense of an idea or principle.
In a sentence
Het kasteel had een stevig bastion om de vijanden buiten te houden.
The castle had a sturdy bastion to keep the enemies out.
Here 'bastion' refers to the architectural structure serving as a fortification in the castle.
De stad wordt gezien als een bastion van cultuur en geschiedenis.
The city is seen as a bastion of culture and history.
In this context, 'bastion' is used metaphorically to represent a safe haven or stronghold for culture and history.
In moeilijke tijden was hij een bastion van hoop voor de gemeenschap.
In difficult times, he was a bastion of hope for the community.
Here, 'bastion' symbolizes a person being a strong and reliable source of hope for others.
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