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fortification

Syllabification: (for·ti·fi·ca·tion)

Pronunciation: /ˌfôrtəˌfəˈkāSHən/

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Definition of fortification

noun

(often fortifications)

a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
the action of fortifying or process of being fortified:the fortification of the frontiers