Reconquer: meaning, definitions and examples
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reconquer
[ ˌriːˈkɒŋkər ]
military action
To reconquer means to recover territory or control that was previously lost. It often involves military action or political maneuvering to regain dominance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The army aimed to reconquer the regions lost during the last war.
- Efforts to reconquer former colonies were met with resistance.
- The historical figures sought to reconquer their ancestral lands.
Translations
Translations of the word "reconquer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconquistar
🇮🇳 पुनः अधिग्रहण करना
🇩🇪 wiedererobern
🇮🇩 merebut kembali
🇺🇦 повернути
🇵🇱 odzyskać
🇯🇵 再征服する
🇫🇷 reconquérir
🇪🇸 reconquistar
🇹🇷 yeniden fethetmek
🇰🇷 재정복하다
🇸🇦 استعادة
🇨🇿 znovu dobýt
🇸🇰 opäť dobyť
🇨🇳 重新征服
🇸🇮 ponovno osvojiti
🇮🇸 endurreka
🇰🇿 қайтару
🇬🇪 მეორედ დაპყრობა
🇦🇿 yenidən fəth etmək
🇲🇽 reconquistar
Etymology
The word 'reconquer' is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', and the verb 'conquer', which comes from the Latin 'conquāerere', meaning 'to obtain or acquire'. The concept of reconquering has historical significance in various contexts, particularly in relation to military conquests, territorial disputes, and the reclamation of lost sovereignty. The term gained prominence during periods of territorial expansion and the establishment of empires, where nations sought to regain power over lost lands. Throughout history, many conflicts and wars have revolved around the idea of reconquering, reflecting its deep-rooted presence in human affairs.