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Definition of munition

munition

/mjuːˈnɪʃ.ən/
mu · ni · tion
Plural:munitions
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Adjective:munitional
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Past Simple:munitioned
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Past Participle:munitioned
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Present Participle:munitioning
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munition Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores used for defense or combat.

Example

"The industrial plant was rapidly converted to produce munitions for the national defense effort."

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• verb

1

To supply or equip with military weapons, ammunition, or necessary stores.

Example

"The government successfully munitioned the newly formed battalions before deploying them to the border."

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• Rhymes for munition

• Nearby Words

mung bean
munia
munich
munition
muntingia
muntjac
mura

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle French 'munition', derived from Latin 'munitio' (a fortifying), from 'munire' (to fortify, defend), ultimately from 'moenia' (defensive walls).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Munition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/munition
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