CEFR B2

conquest

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: victory, subjugation, domination, annexation

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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."

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