munition

[ myoo-nish-uh n ]
/ myuˈnɪʃ ən /

noun

Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.

verb (used with object)

to provide with munitions.

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Origin of munition

1525–35; < Latin mūnītiōn- (stem of mūnītiō) a fortifying, equivalent to mūnīt(us) fortified (see munite) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM munition

un·mu·ni·tioned, adjective

Words nearby munition

muniment, muniment room, muniments, munin, munite, munition, munition armor, munitions, munkácsy, munnings, munnion
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Words related to munition

armament, arsenal, shells, bullets, gunpowder, ammo

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British Dictionary definitions for munition

munition
/ (mjuːˈnɪʃən) /

verb

(tr) to supply with munitions

Derived forms of munition

munitioner, noun

Word Origin for munition

C16: via French from Latin mūnītiō fortification, from mūnīre to fortify. See ammunition
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