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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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