fortificação

Portuguese

/foʁt͡ʃifikaˈsɐ̃w̃/, /fɔɾtifikɐˈsɐ̃w̃/

noun
Definitions
  • fortification the act of fortifying
  • fortification works erected to defend a place against attack

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fortificationem, fortificatio, fortis (strong, mighty, brave) affix from Portuguese fortificar.

Origin

Portuguese

fortificar

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