annexationism

[ an-ik-sey-shuh-niz-uh m, an-ek- ]

/ ˌæn ɪkˈseɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, ˌæn ɛk- /

noun

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

Nearby words

annensky, annette, annex, annexa, annexation, annexationism, annexe, annexure, annie, annie oakley, annigoni

Origin of annexationism

First recorded in 1840–50; annexation + -ism

Related forms

an·nex·a·tion·ist, noun, adjectivean·ti·an·nex·a·tion·ist, noun, adjective

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