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fortification

/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does fortification mean?

noun

The act of making or strengthening a place more secure, especially by building walls or fortifications around it. A defensive structure or system of walls and fortifications.

Example

"The castle's fortification made it nearly impenetrable to invaders."

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