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单词 annexation
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annexation in British English

(ˌænɪkˈseɪʃən, -ɛk-)
noun
1. 
the act of annexing, esp territory, or the condition of being annexed
2. 
something annexed
Derived forms
annexational (ˌannexˈational)
adjective
annexationism (ˌannexˈationism)
noun
annexationist (ˌannexˈationist)
noun

Examples of 'annexation' in a sentence
annexation

The two annexation ordinances will be considered at tonight's council meeting.
Houston Chronicle (2001)
Annexation is a prerequisite to receiving city services.
Houston Chronicle (2005)
The annexation was accomplished without any public dissent.
Houston Chronicle (2006)
Annexation, overseas industrial expansion and evangelical missions troubled his patriotic conscience.
The Times Literary Supplement (2015)
This is tantamount to state annexation of personal belongings.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The court's decision follows reports of police intimidation and brutality towards opponents of the annexation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is set on a blood-and-soil mission to purify his nation through conquest and annexation of a foreign country.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Some governors and viceroys urged annexation, or at least an assertive presence - the so-called 'forward policy'.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Observers said the change was an attempt to capitalise on patriotic support for the annexation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)

Synonyms of 'annexation'

seizure, takeover, occupation, conquest
More Synonyms of annexation
(noun) 
the country's annexation of its neighbour
Synonyms
seizure
the seizure of territory through force
takeover
occupation
The site dates back to the Roman occupation of Britain.
conquest
He had led the conquest of southern Poland in 1939.
appropriation
fraud and illegal appropriation of land
annexing
expropriation (formal)
illegal expropriation of their assets
arrogation

Additional synonyms

in the sense of appropriation
fraud and illegal appropriation of land
Synonyms
seizure,
taking,
takeover,
assumption,
annexation,
confiscation,
commandeering,
expropriation (formal),
pre-emption,
usurpation,
impoundment,
arrogation
in the sense of arrogation
Synonyms
seizure,
demand,
assumption,
appropriation,
presumption,
commandeering,
expropriation (formal),
usurpation
in the sense of conquest
Definition
the act of conquering
He had led the conquest of southern Poland in 1939.
Synonyms
takeover,
coup,
acquisition,
invasion,
occupation,
appropriation,
annexation,
subjugation,
subjection

Nearby words of
annexation

  • annals
  • anneal
  • annex
  • annexation
  • annexe
  • annihilate
  • annihilation

Synonyms of 'annexation'

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