munition

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun weapons considered collectively
  2. noun military supplies
  3. noun defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

Etymology

From Latin mūnitiō (“a defence, fortification”) via French munition, from mūnīre (“fortify, defend (with a wall)”) + -tiō, from moenia (“city walls, defensive walls, or walls in general”). Equivalent to munite + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

weaponry, arms, implements of war, weapons system

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