To annex
Example: The country decided to annex the neighboring territory after the war.
Definition
"To annex" means to formally incorporate a territory or land into another country or state, often by force or political means. This action usually follows conquest or agreement, expanding the annexing entity’s boundaries and sovereignty over the new area.
Etymology
The word "to annex" comes from the Latin verb 'annectere,' meaning 'to tie or bind to.' It entered English in the late 16th century, reflecting the idea of attaching one thing to another, especially land or territory. Did you know? The term originally conveyed physical binding before evolving into political expansion.
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"To annex" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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