annexed
/ˈænɛkst/
Meanings
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Verb
To take and hold (a territory or property) by force or by formal annexation; to add (a territory or property) to one's own by formal annexation.
Antonyms
separate
Synonyms
underjoin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with annexedvexed , perplexed , complexed
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Annex (en) : A building or collection of buildings attached to a main building, especially one forming part of a larger establishment
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Annex (en) : A tract of land annexed to a town or city
Variants
List of all variants of annexed that leads to same resultannex , annexed , annexes , annexing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French annexer, from annexion – (action of) annexing, from annexare, from annexus – attached, annexed.
Trivia
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The term 'annexation' was first used in English in the 15th century.
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The largest territorial annexation in modern history was when the Soviet Union annexed Eastern Poland, the Baltic States, and parts of Romania and Czechoslovakia in 1939 and 1940.
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The word 'annexed' comes from the Latin word 'annexus', meaning 'attached' or 'connected'
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Conquest: The process of gaining control of another person or territory, often through military force or diplomacy.
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Colonization: The establishment, operation, and maintenance of colonies in a foreign country, typically for economic gain or to extend national influence through the imposition of a dominant culture.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Annexed has been used extensively in political contexts to describe the process of territorial expansion by force or formal agreement. This concept has been a significant part of world history, with numerous examples of countries annexing territories from their neighbors or colonizing new lands.
How to Memorize "annexed"
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visualize
- Imagine a map or a globe, and visualize one country annexing a territory from another country by adding it to their borders.
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associate
- Associate the word 'annexed' with the idea of expansion, growth, and territorial control.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Annex new land, expand your domain'
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