This is the 10108th most frequent Russian word.
бастионом
"Bастионом" means "bastion" in English, referring to a fortified position or stronghold.
In this context, 'бастионом' is used metaphorically to describe a person who acts as a strong, supportive figure.
Она стала бастионом надежности и поддержки для своих друзей.
She became a bastion of reliability and support for her friends.
Here, 'бастионом' is referring to an institution or group that strongly upholds important principles or values.
Эта организация действует как бастион в защите прав человека.
This organization acts as a bastion in the protection of human rights.
Here, 'бастионом' is used in its original meaning, referring to a fortified place offering protection against attacks.