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Pronunciation / Transliteration: yosae
"요새의 fortification은 적의 공격을 막기 위해 필요했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of strengthening or improving a structure, especially for defense.
"The fortification of the castle was essential to withstand enemy attacks." - 2
A structure built to provide defense against attacks.
"The ancient fortifications still stand as a testament to the city's rich history."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fortification' originates from the Latin word 'fortificatio', which means 'strengthening'. It evolved through Old French 'fortification' before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical significance of military architecture and defensive structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fortification" is said worldwide
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Fortification
Transliteration: fɔʁtifika.sjɔ̃
"La fortification de la ville a été un projet ambitieux."
Befestigung
Transliteration: bəˈfɛstɪɡʊŋ
"Die Befestigung der Burg war notwendig für den Schutz der Bewohner."
Fortificazione
Transliteration: fortifikatsjone
"La fortificazione della città è stata completata nel 1500."
Fortificación
Transliteration: fortifikaθjon
"La fortificación del castillo fue crucial durante la guerra."
Fortificação
Transliteration: foʁtifikaˈsɐ̃w
"A fortificação da cidade foi um grande feito de engenharia."
किला
Transliteration: kila
"किले की fortification ने इसे सुरक्षित रखा।"
防御工事
Transliteration: fángyù gōngshì
"城堡的防御工事非常坚固。"
요새
Transliteration: yosae
"요새의 fortification은 적의 공격을 막기 위해 필요했다."
要塞
Transliteration: yōsai
"要塞のfortificationは非常に重要です。"
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