Reconquest: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconquest

 

[ ˌriːˈkɒŋkwest ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical term

The act of regaining control over a territory previously lost, especially through military operations.

Synonyms

recovery, regaining, retaking

Examples of usage

  • The reconquest of Spain from the Moors took several centuries.
  • The reconquest of the lost territories was a key objective for the army.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconquest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconquista

🇮🇳 पुनरुद्धार

🇩🇪 Rückeroberung

🇮🇩 penaklukan kembali

🇺🇦 відвоювання

🇵🇱 odzyskanie

🇯🇵 再征服 (さいせいふく)

🇫🇷 reconquête

🇪🇸 reconquista

🇹🇷 yeniden fethetme

🇰🇷 재정복 (jaejeongbok)

🇸🇦 إعادة الغزو

🇨🇿 znovudobytí

🇸🇰 znovudobytie

🇨🇳 重新征服 (chóngxīn zhēngfú)

🇸🇮 ponovno osvajanje

🇮🇸 endurheimt

🇰🇿 қайта жаулап алу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა დაპყრობა

🇦🇿 yenidən fəth etmə

🇲🇽 reconquista

Word origin

The term 'reconquest' originated in the late 16th century, combining 're-' (again) and 'conquest', reflecting the idea of conquering back what was previously lost. The concept of reconquest has been significant in various historical contexts, particularly in the context of military campaigns and territorial disputes.

See also: conquests.