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fortitude

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fortitude /ˈfoɚtəˌtuːd/ Brit /ˈfɔːtəˌtjuːd/ noun
fortitude
/ˈfoɚtəˌtuːd/ Brit /ˈfɔːtəˌtjuːd/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of FORTITUDE
[noncount] formal
: mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger, pain, etc.
◊ The phrase intestinal fortitude is used informally in U.S. English as a humorous replacement for “guts,” which means “courage.”