annexationism
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of annexationism
First recorded in 1840–50; annexation + -ism
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Two circumstances, apparently unconnected with annexationism, intensified that movement, the laissez faire attitude of British politicians towards their colonies, and the behaviour of the defeated Tory party in Canada.
From British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 by Morison, J. L. (John Lyle)
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