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annexationism

[ an-ik-sey-shuh-niz-uhm, an-ek- ]

noun

  1. the theory or practice of taking over another country's territory, especially by force.


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Other Words From

  • annex·ation·ist noun adjective
  • anti·annex·ation·ist noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of annexationism1

First recorded in 1840–50; annexation + -ism

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