mūniō

mūn-iō lat.

v. moenia.

Verb

mūniō (present infinitive mūnīre, perfect active mūnīvī or mūniī, supine mūnītum); fourth conjugation

1. to provide with defensive works, fortify

   Synonym: immunīo

1. 1. (of natural fortifications)
   2. to build (as) a fortification
2. (of soldiers or sim.) to guard from attack, defend
3. to strengthen, secure

   Synonyms: firmō, cōnfirmō, fortificō, cōnsolidō, sistō

   Antonyms: dēterō, atterō, minuō, frangō, tenuō, afficiō

4. (transferred sense) to protect with a covering
5. (figurative) to safeguard, uphold or buttress (of a person, institution, etc.)
6. (figurative) to defend, protect, secure

   Synonyms: prōtegō, dēfendō, tegō, cū̆stōdiō, tūtor, teneō, arceō, servō, adsum

   Antonyms: immineō, īnstō, obiectō

7. to build up so as to give a firm surface to, to construct or repair (of a road, other raised areas)

   Mūnīta via

1. Paved road

1. 1. to provide with a road, make passable

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈmuː.ni.oː/, [ˈmuːnioː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈmu.ni.o/, [ˈmuːnio]