Fortification
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Origin
From Middle French fortification, from Latin fortificÄtiÅ.
Full definition of fortification
Noun
fortification
(plural fortifications)- The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
- That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
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