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munition

[ myoo-nish-uhn ]

noun

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


verb (used with object)

  1. to provide with munitions.

munition

/ ːˈɪʃə /

verb

  1. tr to supply with munitions
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԾپDzԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲm·ԾtDzԱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of munition1

1525–35; < Latin ūīپō- (stem of ūīپō ) a fortifying, equivalent to ūī ( us ) fortified ( munite ) + -ō- -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of munition1

C16: via French from Latin ūīپō fortification, from ūī to fortify. See ammunition
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It adds that this comes as China "expands its munitions production and acquires advanced weapons systems and equipment at a pace five to six times faster than the United States".

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China has been accused by the US of helping Russia make more munitions, armoured vehicles and missiles.

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There are still an estimated four to six million landmines and other exploded munitions buried in Cambodia, according to the Landmine Monitor.

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North Korea initially revealed the existence of the drones - also known as loitering munitions, which crash into targets with their built in warheads - in August 2024.

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He joins her for much of the journey, causing detours to photograph waste sites and abandoned munitions factories as part of a vague project on ecocide.

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