Annexing: meaning, definitions and examples

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annexing

 

[ ษ™หˆnษ›ksษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Annexing refers to the process of adding a territory to an existing political unit, such as a country or state. This often occurs through formal declaration or military conquest, and it typically involves the integration of the new territory into the political and legal framework of the annexing entity. Annexing can lead to significant changes in governance, law, and economics for the affected area. This act is often controversial and may attract international criticism, especially if done unilaterally without the consent of the original governing body.

Synonyms

claiming, incorporating, seizing

Examples of usage

  • The country announced plans for annexing the disputed territory.
  • Annexing territories can lead to conflicts with neighboring states.
  • Historically, annexing land has been a common practice among empires.
  • The government faced backlash for its annexing actions in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "annexing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anexaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฒเค—เฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Annexion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aneksasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะตะบัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aneksja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝตๅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annexion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anexiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilhak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘ํ•ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anexe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anexia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ annexation

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aneksija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fella

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lavษ™ etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anexiรณn

Etymology

The term 'annexing' is derived from the Latin word 'annexare,' which means 'to tie to' or 'to fasten.' This Latin root itself combines 'ad' (to) and 'nexus' (a binding or connection). The use of the word in a political context dates back to the Middle Ages when kingdoms would expand their territories by annexing surrounding lands. Over time, the practice has taken on various forms, including both peaceful and coercive means of territorial acquisition. The term has been widely used in legal and political discourse, particularly following major historical events such as the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, which reignited debates about sovereignty and international law. Annexing remains a contentious issue in global politics, often leading to significant repercussions for international relations and national security.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,521, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.