Looking for the meaning of the word FORTIFICATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FORTIFICATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fortification
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via French from late Latin fortificatio(n-), from fortificare (see fortify)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack
Short Definition:defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen place against attack
Examples:- the building and maintenance of fortifications
- a medieval fortification
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