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.

Other Words From

• annex·ation·ist noun adjective
• anti·annex·ation·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of annexationism¹

First recorded in 1840–50; annexation + -ism