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munition

Syllabification: (mu·ni·tion)
Pronunciation: /myo͝oˈniSHən, myə-/
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Definition of munition

noun

(munitions)
  • military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores:reserves of nuclear, chemical, and conventional munitions [as modifier]:a munitions expert munition factories

verb

[with object]
  • supply with munitions.

Derivatives

munitioner

noun
( rare)

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a granted right or privilege): from French, from Latin munitio(n-) 'fortification', from munire 'fortify or secure'

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