Reconquered: meaning, definitions and examples
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reconquered
[ ˈriːˌkɒŋ.kərd ]
military action
To reconquer means to regain possession of a territory or a position that was previously lost. This term is often used in historical and military contexts, where an army takes back land that had been seized by an enemy. Reconquering can also apply to the restoration of control over an area by a government or authority after it has been claimed by another party. The process often involves significant effort and resources to reclaim the lost territory.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The army successfully reconquered the southern provinces.
- After years of conflict, the kingdom reconquered its former lands.
- The general planned to reconquer the strategic city lost in battle.
Translations
Translations of the word "reconquered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconquistado
🇮🇳 पुनः विजय प्राप्त किया
🇩🇪 wiedererobert
🇮🇩 dikuasai kembali
🇺🇦 відновлено
🇵🇱 odzyskany
🇯🇵 再征服された
🇫🇷 reconquis
🇪🇸 reconquistado
🇹🇷 yeniden fethedilmiş
🇰🇷 재정복된
🇸🇦 تم استعادته
🇨🇿 znovu dobytý
🇸🇰 znovu dobytý
🇨🇳 重新征服
🇸🇮 ponovno pridobljen
🇮🇸 endurheimt
🇰🇿 қайта жаулап алынған
🇬🇪 გადაკარგული
🇦🇿 təkrar fəth edilmiş
🇲🇽 reconquistado
Etymology
The term 'reconquered' derives from the prefix 're-' meaning again, combined with the word 'conquer,' which comes from the Latin 'conquaerere,' meaning to seek or attain. This Latin origin also includes the element 'quaerere,' meaning to search or seek out. The history of reconquest is often associated with various historical conflicts and territorial disputes, notably during the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula, where Christian kingdoms sought to retake territories from Muslim rule over several centuries. The use of the word has persisted into modern times, applied to both military and political scenarios where territories, authority, or control is regained.