The city wall
Example: The city wall protected people from attacks long ago.
Definition
"The city wall" refers to a large, fortified barrier built around a city to protect its inhabitants from invasions or attacks. Historically, city walls served as defensive structures and symbols of a city's strength and security.
Etymology
The term "the city wall" combines "city," derived from the Latin 'civitas,' meaning a community or citizen body, and "wall," originating from the Old English 'weall,' meaning a defensive barrier. Did you know that city walls date back to ancient times and were crucial for the survival and development of early urban settlements?
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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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