noun
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annexation
Annexation (noun) means the act of taking control of territory and formally incorporating it into another country or state. Example: “The annexation sparked international condemnation.”
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The act of taking control of territory and formally incorporating it into another country or state.
"The annexation sparked international condemnation."
"Historians still debate the legality of the annexation."
How to use annexation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal act of one country absorbing another's territory.
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- Plural
- annexations
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin annexatio, "the act of annexing," from the past participle of Latin annectere.
Synonyms
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appropriation
annexion
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Rhymes for annexation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “annexation” mean?
The word “annexation” means the act of taking control of territory and formally incorporating it into another country or state. In plain terms, the formal act of one country absorbing another's territory.
How do you use “annexation” in a sentence?
Here is “annexation” used in a sentence: “The annexation sparked international condemnation.”
What is another word for “annexation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “annexation” include annexion.
What is the opposite of “annexation”?
The opposite of “annexation” — its antonyms — is separation.
What part of speech is “annexation”?
“Annexation” is a noun.
Where does the word “annexation” come from?
The word “annexation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin annexatio, "the act of annexing," from the past participle of Latin annectere.
Is “annexation” a common word?
“Annexation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
