bastion

Definition

A fortified stronghold or an unshakeable defender of a principle—basically the last line of defense when everything else crumbles. Whether it's a physical fortress or a company's last remaining profitable division, a bastion is where things refuse to fall apart.

Example Usage

The city's bastion of free speech remained standing even as authoritarian policies swept through neighboring regions.

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