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单词 annexations
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annexation

noun

an·​nex·​a·​tion ˌa-ˌnek-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce annexation (audio)
plural annexations
1
: the act of annexing something or the state of being annexed : the addition of an area or region to a country, state, etc.
The Senate rejected the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty, the purchase of the Virgin Islands from Denmark, the annexation of Santo Domingo and the annexation of Samoa. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
In the early part of the 20th century, Chinese writers generally dated the annexation of Tibet to the 18th century. Elliot Sperling
2
: something that is annexed
… defended their annexations with fire and sword. George Bernard Shaw
annexational
ˌa-ˌnek-ˈsā-shnəl How to pronounce annexation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective
annexationist
ˌa-ˌnek-ˈsā-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce annexation (audio)
noun

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

annexation

noun

an·​nex·​ation
ˌa-ˌnek-ˈsā-shən
: the act of adding new territory

annexations

noun

plural of annexation
as in sequestrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

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