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annexation

🇬🇧 UK/ænek'seiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

n.

The act of taking control of and incorporating territory into another country or state.

兼并,并吞(领土)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
annot, opposite of
+
nexbind, tie, fasten
+
ationact, process, state
=annexation

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The annexation of the smaller state sparked international controversy.

  • 2.

    Historical annexation disputes continue to affect regional relations.

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