annexation

[ an-ik-sey-shuhn, -ek- ]

/ ˌæn ɪkˈseɪ ʃən, -ɛk- /

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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.

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Origin of annexation

1605–15; <Medieval Latin annexātiōn- (stem of annexātiō), equivalent to annexāt(us) joined to (past participle of annexāre;see annex, -ate¹) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM annexation

an·nex·a·tion·al, adjectivean·ti·an·nex·a·tion, adjectivede·an·nex·a·tion, nounnon·an·nex·a·tion, noun

pro·an·nex·a·tion, adjectivere·an·nex·a·tion, noun

Words nearby annexation

Anne of Cleves, Anne of Denmark, Anne of France, Annette, annex, annexation, annexationism, annexe, annexed, annexure, An Nhon

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How to use annexation in a sentence

After the annexation of Crimea, in 2014, Putin had hoped that the Minsk accords would lead to the creation of a federal system effectively guarantee the country’s neutrality.
The Miscalculations and Missed Opportunities that Led Putin to War in Ukraine|Philip Short|August 3, 2022|Time
The Security Council is in need of reform—a country resorting to annexation, aggressive wars, and genocide should definitely not be its permanent member.
The Global System Has Failed. Ukraine Is Showing the World How to Build A Better One|Andriy Yermak|April 29, 2022|Time
The United States sanctioned Rosneft and Sechin in 2014, after Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.
BP to ‘exit’ its $14 billion stake in Russian oil giant in stark sign that Western business is breaking ties over Ukraine invasion|Jeanne Whalen|February 27, 2022|Washington Post
Both Gergiev and Matsuev had publicly endorsed Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, signing an open letter after Russia’s Ministry of Culture called on artists and intellectuals to support the annexation.
Carnegie Hall cancels appearances by pro-Putin musicians|Kelsey Ables|February 26, 2022|Washington Post

In part, consumption of the piped-in gas from Russia was down because of sanctions the United States placed on Russia in 2014, following its annexation of the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine.
What a key natural-gas pipeline has to do with the Russia-Ukraine crisis|Kelsey D. Atherton|February 23, 2022|Popular-Science
“It is not dissimilar from Putin using the Duma to ratify his annexation of the Crimea,” he said.
Britain’s PM Cameron And His Awful Assault on Human Rights Court|Nico Hines|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last April, shortly after annexation, the Duma voted for the law allowing gaming zones in Crimea.
Putin's Crimea Is a Big Anti-Gay Casino|Anna Nemtsova|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The police have made little secret of what they want—Russian annexation.
Inside Putin's Rigged Ukraine Election|Jamie Dettmer|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Oh, and beyond the psychological impacts, Russia is likely to face significant costs as a result of the Crimea annexation.
Flex Muscle Spending Has Left Putin’s Russia in an Economic Freeze Frame|Daniel Gross|April 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Crimea annexation was a step in this direction, in Dugin's opinion.
Alexander Dugin: The Crazy Ideologue of the New Russian Empire|Oleg Shynkarenko|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During the past decade, the population of three cities has been materially increased through annexation.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
On the annexation of Holland to France, he entered the French service with the rank of full colonel.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
Tyler approved the annexation of Texas to the Union near the end of his Presidential administration.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
The people can claim no rights than such as are known to exist previous to their annexation.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
In Virginia, annexation is determined by a panel of three judges, only one of whom is a resident of the county involved.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey

British Dictionary definitions for annexation

annexation

/ (ˌænɪkˈseɪʃən, -ɛk-) /

noun

the act of annexing, esp territory, or the condition of being annexed

something annexed

Derived forms of annexation

annexational, adjectiveannexationism, nounannexationist, noun

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