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Fort: is from Latin Fortis meaning 'strong.

It is a bulding ( / buildings) built in order to defend an area

against attack.

Fortress is from Old French Fortresse / fotrlesse meaning, 'a

Strong Place'

Fortress is a Building OR PLACE that has been made

Stronger & Protected against attack.

Only a subtle difference. People use them interchangeably.

Sometimes the fort becomes a part of a large Portress.

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