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bastion of history

bastion of history

1 7.5
A place that keeps and shows important things from the past, like a museum
  • noun
  • /ˈbæs.tɪ.ən əv ˈhɪs.tə.ri/
: 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
5 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
1 4.9

An old place like a building that is important and beautiful

is about actively preserving and powerfully representing historical significance

Antonyms

neglect
94 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

erasure
7 5.9

The act of removing writing or information from a document

How Historic

bastion of history
1 7.5
museum
∞ 1.0
landmark
88 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.