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bastion of history

bastion of history

7.5
A place that keeps and shows important things from the past, like a museum
  • noun
  • /ˈbæs.tɪ.ən əv ˈhɪs.tə.ri/
translation icon : bastión de la historia
  • The university library is a bastion of history, filled with rare books and manuscripts.

Examples

  • Many consider the ancient cathedral to be a bastion of history and culture.

  • The museum has long been regarded as a bastion of history in the city.

  • The museum is a bastion of history.

  • Many consider the ancient castle a bastion of history.

  • The museum has long been regarded as a bastion of history in the city.

  • Many consider the ancient cathedral to be a bastion of history and culture.

  • The university library is a bastion of history, filled with rare books and manuscripts.

Synonyms

historic building
vsbastion of history
7 4.1

A building that is important because of its history, design, or culture

is broader and stresses powerful representation and preservation beyond a single building
historical site
vsbastion of history
4 3.7

A place that is important because of events or buildings from long ago

focuses more on preserving and powerfully representing history than mere importance
historical gem
vsbastion of history
4.9

An old place like a building that is important and beautiful

is about actively preserving and powerfully representing historical significance

Antonyms

neglect
100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

erasure
3 5.9

The act of removing writing or information from a document

How Historic

bastion of history
7.5
museum
∞ 1.0
landmark
80 3.5
site
∞ 1.2

Surface Forms

bastion of history singular
bastions of history plural

Morphology

bastion + of + history

The phrase composes 'bastion' (a stronghold or defender) with the genitive 'of history' to yield the literal sense 'a stronghold/protector of history', so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a standard noun + of + noun composition with clear cross-linguistic parallels, so a B1 learner who knows the component words would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Bastion of history brings to mind a strong fortress that guards old things. A bastion is part of a wall that protects what is inside and history is what it guards, so calling a place a bastion of history means it 'protects' and keeps the past alive.