Meaning of the word bulwark in English

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bulwark

US /ˈbʊl.wɚk/
UK /ˈbʊl.wɚk/

Noun

1.

something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations:

Example:
My savings were a bulwark against unemployment.
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