Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and supplies used in warfare. Includes everything from bullets and shells to military vehicles and support equipment.
From Latin munitio meaning 'fortification, defense,' from munire 'to fortify, defend.' The word evolved from describing defensive structures to encompassing all military supplies and weapons, reflecting the evolution of warfare tactics.
The word 'munitions' captures the fundamental shift in warfare from individual combat to industrial-scale conflict - what once meant building walls for defense now encompasses entire factories dedicated to producing weapons. The term 'munitions worker' became common during World Wars when entire civilian populations were mobilized to supply massive military machines.
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