Meaning of the word fortitude in English

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fortitude

US /ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.tuːd/
UK /ˈfɔː.tɪ.tʃuːd/
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Noun

courage in pain or adversity

Example:
She endured her illness with great fortitude.
The soldiers showed remarkable fortitude during the long siege.