Annexed: meaning, definitions and examples

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annexed

 

[ ษ™หˆnษ›kst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Annexed refers to the act of adding a territory to an existing political unit such as a country or state. It often occurs without legal justification or the consent of the original governing authority, leading to disputes and conflicts.

Synonyms

acquired, added, attached, incorporated

Examples of usage

  • The region was annexed after a controversial referendum.
  • The government annexed the territory to increase its resources.
  • They announced plans to annex the adjoining land.
  • The annexed area has seen significant population growth.
Context #2 | Verb

legal context

In a legal sense, annexing is the formal act of declaring ownership over a piece of land or property, often involving treaties or agreements. This process can lead to international legal disputes if not properly executed.

Synonyms

appropriate, claim, seize

Examples of usage

  • The annexation was met with international condemnation.
  • They sought legal ways to annex the disputed territory.
  • Annexing land without proper documentation can lead to legal battles.

Translations

Translations of the word "annexed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anexado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฌเค‚เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช annektiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dianeksasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตะบัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aneksowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝตๅˆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annexรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anexado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilhak edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘ํ•ฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ุญู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anexovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anexovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนถๅ…ฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aneksiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fellt inn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฝะตะบัะธัะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anneksษ™ edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anexado

Etymology

The word 'annexed' comes from the Latin word 'annexus', which means 'tied or bound to'. The term has undergone various transformations in usage and meaning over the centuries. 'Annex' first appeared in English in the late 15th century, derived from the Middle French 'annexer'. Originally, it referred to the physical joining or binding of one thing to another. However, its political connotations emerged more prominently in the 19th century when it began being associated with territorial expansion and governance. Countries began to use annexation as a means of increasing their size and influence, often resulting in conflict with neighboring states and populations, leading to a more modern understanding of the term in international relations.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,958 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.