conquest (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/

Definition

The act of defeating a country or group of people and taking control of them by force.

Examples

• The Norman conquest of England in 1066 changed the course of British history.

• The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire led to the fall of Tenochtitlan.

• The military conquest was swift and brutal, leaving little resistance.

How to Use conquest

conquest of (prepositional phrase)

The act of defeating and taking control of a place or people. — "The conquest of the ancient city took several months."

achieve conquest (collocation)

To successfully defeat and take control of something. — "The general was determined to achieve conquest over his enemies."

Synonyms of conquest

Words with a similar meaning to conquest:

• victory
• subjugation
• domination
• annexation

Antonyms of conquest

Words with the opposite meaning to conquest:

• resistance
• independence
• liberation

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