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.

Origin of annexationism

1
First 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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