Synonyms for

Annexation

Verb / ˌæneˈkseɪʃʌn / Another word for annexation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of taking control of a territory or group of people and adding it to another area, usually a country.

Synonyms & similar words

appropriation incorporation amalgamation merger integration assimilation union joining subjugation conquest seizure occupation acquisition appropriation usurpation domination control supremacy hegemony subordination concentration

Synonyms by register

Formal

incorporation acquisition appropriation cession

Literary

absorption engulfment

Antonyms

independence liberation emancipation release autonomy sovereignty

Common collocations

  • forced annexation
  • territorial annexation
  • annexation of territory
  • annexation of land
  • illegal annexation
  • peaceful annexation
  • annexation treaty

Word family

noun annexation
verb annex
adjective annexed

Usage note

Annexation typically refers to the forceful incorporation of territory into a state. It often carries negative connotations due to its association with conquest or political coercion.

Example sentences

  1. The annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845 was a significant event in American history.
  2. Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 was condemned by many countries.
  3. The annexation of the neighboring town will increase our city's population.
  4. The country's annexation policy was criticized for its lack of consideration for local communities.
  5. The annexation of the new territory contributed to the expansion of the empire.

Quotes

  • 'Annexation is the language politicians use to cover up their naked aggression.' - Arundhati Roy
  • 'Annexation is probably the most valuable tool a state has in its legal and political arsenal.' - Lisa Hajjar
  • 'Annexation is the appropriation of territory without right.' - Benjamin Disraeli

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