The city wall
Example: The city wall protected the town from invaders long ago.
Definition
"The city wall" refers to a fortified barrier built around a city or town to protect it from invasions and attacks. It is typically a strong, defensive structure made of stone, brick, or other materials, serving as a protective boundary for the inhabitants within.
Translations
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la muralla de la ciudad -
de stadsmuur -
la muralla de la ciutat -
le mur de la ville -
die Stadtmauer
Etymology
The phrase "the city wall" combines "city," from the Latin 'civitas,' meaning a community of citizens, and "wall," from Old English 'weall,' meaning a defensive structure. Historically, city walls have been crucial for defense, marking the boundary of urban areas and symbolizing security.
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"The city wall" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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