fortification

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Learn the meaning of fortification with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

fortification

(noun)

Meaning

a strong wall built for protection

Example

"The castle's fortification kept it safe from invaders."

Synonyms

bastionrampartbulwark

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin fortificare, meaning to make strong.
Related word forms
  • verb: fortify
  • adjective: fortified