munition
4 synonyms for munition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Weapons, ammunition and other equipment used in war.
Synonyms
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Etymology
Comes from Latin mūnitiō (“a defence, fortification”), which reached English via French munition. Mūnitiō was built from mūnīre (“fortify, defend (with a wall)”) plus -tiō, and mūnīre itself traces to moenia (“city walls, defensive walls, or walls in general”). Equivalent to munite + -ion.
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