Munition: meaning, definitions and examples

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munition

 

[ mjuหหˆnษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

weaponry

Munition refers to military weapons, ammunition, and equipment used in warfare.

Synonyms

ammunition, armament, ordnance

Examples of usage

  • Military forces require a constant supply of munition to maintain their combat readiness.
  • The soldiers were trained on how to handle different types of munition safely.
Context #2 | Noun

supplies

Munition can also refer to supplies, materials, or equipment needed for a specific purpose or task.

Synonyms

equipment, materials, supplies

Examples of usage

  • The team packed all the necessary munition for their expedition into the wilderness.
  • The expedition leader made sure they had enough food, water, and medical munition.
Context #3 | Verb

supply

To munition means to supply with weapons, ammunition, or other military equipment.

Synonyms

arm, equip, provision

Examples of usage

  • The troops were munitioned with the latest rifles and protective gear.
  • The government decided to munition the local police force with additional vehicles and communication devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "munition" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muniรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพ-เคฌเคพเคฐเฅ‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Munition

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amunisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั”ะฟั€ะธะฟะฐัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amunicja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผพ่–ฌ (ใ ใ‚“ใ‚„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท munition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ municiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cephane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„์•ฝ (ํƒ„์•ฝ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฎูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ munice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ munรญcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผน่ฏ (dร nyร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strelivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotfรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›-ะดำ™ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒกแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sursat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ municiรณn

Etymology

The word 'munition' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old French 'municion', meaning 'fortification' or 'defensive arms'. It evolved to encompass the broader sense of military supplies and equipment by the 16th century. Throughout history, munitions have played a crucial role in warfare, shaping the outcomes of battles and conflicts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,015, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.