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annexation
[ an-ik-sey-shuhn, -ek- ]
noun
- the act or an instance of annexing, or adding to something larger, especially the incorporation of new territory into the domain of a city, country, or state.
- the fact of being annexed:
Annexation of the two parts of the Bronx in 1874 and 1895 gave New York City the last of its five boroughs.
- something annexed:
Victory in battle resulted in territorial annexations that remained difficult to govern.
annexation
/ -ɛk-; ˌænɪkˈseɪʃən /
noun
- the act of annexing, esp territory, or the condition of being annexed
- something annexed
Derived Forms
- ˌannexˈational, adjective
- ˌannexˈationist, noun
- ˌannexˈationism, noun
Other Words From
- annex·ation·al adjective
- anti·annex·ation adjective
- dean·nex·ation noun
- nonan·nex·ation noun
- proan·nex·ation adjective
- rean·nex·ation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of annexation1
Example Sentences
“It is not dissimilar from Putin using the Duma to ratify his annexation of the Crimea,” he said.
Last April, shortly after annexation, the Duma voted for the law allowing gaming zones in Crimea.
The police have made little secret of what they want—Russian annexation.
Oh, and beyond the psychological impacts, Russia is likely to face significant costs as a result of the Crimea annexation.
The Crimea annexation was a step in this direction, in Dugin's opinion.
During the past decade, the population of three cities has been materially increased through annexation.
On the annexation of Holland to France, he entered the French service with the rank of full colonel.
Tyler approved the annexation of Texas to the Union near the end of his Presidential administration.
The people can claim no rights than such as are known to exist previous to their annexation.
In Virginia, annexation is determined by a panel of three judges, only one of whom is a resident of the county involved.
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