Reconquering: meaning, definitions and examples
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reconquering
[ ˈriː.kɒŋ.kər.ɪŋ ]
military action
Reconquering refers to the act of regaining control over a territory that was previously lost. This often involves military efforts to reclaim land or regions taken by an enemy or opposing force.
Synonyms
recapturing, regaining, retaking
Examples of usage
- The army focused on reconquering the lost territories.
- Historical battles were often fought with the aim of reconquering cities.
- The country has initiated a campaign aimed at reconquering its former regions.
- Revolutionaries spoke of reconquering their homeland from invaders.
Translations
Translations of the word "reconquering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reconquista
🇮🇳 पुनः विजय प्राप्त करना
🇩🇪 Wiedereroberung
🇮🇩 penaklukan kembali
🇺🇦 відновлення контролю
🇵🇱 rekonkwista
🇯🇵 再征服
🇫🇷 reconquête
🇪🇸 reconquista
🇹🇷 yeniden fethetme
🇰🇷 재정복
🇸🇦 استعادة السيطرة
🇨🇿 znovuzískání
🇸🇰 znovuzískanie
🇨🇳 重新征服
🇸🇮 ponovno osvojitev
🇮🇸 endurheimt
🇰🇿 қайта жаулап алу
🇬🇪 ახალი დამორჩილება
🇦🇿 yenidən fəth
🇲🇽 reconquista
Etymology
The term 'reconquering' derives from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the verb 'conquer', which comes from the Latin 'conquaerere', meaning 'to search for, acquire, or obtain'. This Latin root is a combination of 'com-', meaning 'together', and 'quaerere', meaning 'to seek'. The use of 'reconquer' dates back to the Middle Ages, often referring to the recovery of territories lost to invaders or rival factions. It has been particularly prominent in contexts such as the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula, where Christian kingdoms sought to reconquer lands from Muslim rule. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wider range of contexts, including both military and metaphorical applications, such as reconquering lost rights or opportunities.