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View usage for: (fɔːʳtɪfɪkeɪʃən) Word forms: plural fortifications1. countable noun [usually plural]Fortifications are buildings, walls, or ditches that are built to protect a place and make it more difficult to attack. The government has started building fortifications along its eastern border. 2. See also fortify More Synonyms of fortification fortification in British English (ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. the act, art, or science of fortifying or strengthening 2. a. a wall, mound, etc, used to fortify a place b. such works collectively 3. any place that can be militarily defended fortification in American English (ˌfɔrtəfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. the act or science of fortifying 2. something used in fortifying; esp., a fort or defensive earthwork, wall, etc. 3. a fortified place or position Word origin ME fortificacioun < OFr fortification < LL fortificatio < pp. of fortificare: see fortify Examples of 'fortification' in a sentencefortification Definition the act of fortifying Europe's fortification of its frontiers Synonyms reinforcement protecting securing protection strengthening reinforcing embattlement troops stationed just behind the fortification Synonyms defence fastness fortified pa (New Zealand) nutrient fortification of food Synonyms strengthening supplementing Additional synonymsDefinition a thing or person regarded as defending a principle or way of life The government tends to see itself as a bastion of common sense. Synonyms stronghold, support, defence, rock, prop, refuge, fortress, mainstay, citadel, bulwark, tower of strength, fastness Definition a wall or similar structure used as a fortification a bulwark against the English Synonyms fortification, defence, bastion, buttress, rampart, redoubt, outwork Definition a large fortified building or set of buildings, often built as a residence for a ruler or nobleman in medieval Europe They were given a guided tour of the medieval castle. Synonyms fortress, keep, palace, tower, peel, chateau, stronghold, citadel, fastness, donjon Nearby words offortification - forthcoming
- forthright
- forthwith
- fortification
- fortify
- fortitude
- fortress
Additional synonymsDefinition a fortress in a city The citadel at Besançon towered above the river. Synonyms fortress, keep, tower, stronghold, bastion, fortification, fastness Definition a fortified building or position Soldiers inside the fort are under sustained attack. Synonyms fortress, keep, station, camp, tower, castle, garrison, stronghold, citadel, fortification, redoubt, fastness, blockhouse, fortified pa (New Zealand) Definition a large fort or fortified town a 13th-century fortress Synonyms castle, fort, stronghold, citadel, redoubt, fastness, fortified pa (New Zealand) Definition the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress the parts of the keep open to visitors Synonyms tower, castle, stronghold, dungeon, citadel, fastness, donjon Definition the act of protecting or the condition of being protected The primary duty of parents is the protection of their children. Synonyms safety, charge, care, defence, protecting, security, guarding, custody, safeguard, preservation, aegis, guardianship, safekeepingDefinition a place that is well defended The seat was a stronghold of the Labour Party. Synonyms bastion, fortress, bulwark, fastness |