annexationism
[ an-ik-sey-shuh-niz-uhm, an-ek- ]
noun
the theory or practice of taking over another country's territory, especially by force.
Origin of annexationism
1First recorded in 1840–50; annexation + -ism
Other words from annexationism
- an·nex·a·tion·ist, noun, adjective
- an·ti·an·nex·a·tion·ist, noun, adjective
Words Nearby annexationism
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