C2 noun 격식체

annexation

/ˌæn.ekˈseɪ.ʃən/

Annexation is the formal act of acquiring something, especially territory, by conquest or occupation. It represents a unilateral administrative action where a state proclaims its sovereignty over territory outside its domain.

예시

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1

The local residents were outraged by the annexation of the community garden for a new parking lot.

The people living nearby were very angry that the community garden was taken over to build a parking lot.

2

The international community issued a joint statement condemning the illegal annexation of the coastal region.

Global leaders released a shared message criticizing the unlawful takeover of the land by the sea.

3

It felt like a total annexation of my desk when my colleague moved all his files onto it.

It felt like my coworker completely took over my workspace when he put all his folders there.

어휘 가족

명사
annexation
Verb
annex
형용사
annexational
관련
annex
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Add' + 'Next' + 'Nation'. When a country wants to ADD the NEXT NATION to its own borders, that is ANNEXATION.

빠른 퀴즈

The government's ________ of the border province led to immediate international sanctions.

정답!

정답은: annexation

예시

1

The local residents were outraged by the annexation of the community garden for a new parking lot.

everyday

The people living nearby were very angry that the community garden was taken over to build a parking lot.

2

The international community issued a joint statement condemning the illegal annexation of the coastal region.

formal

Global leaders released a shared message criticizing the unlawful takeover of the land by the sea.

3

It felt like a total annexation of my desk when my colleague moved all his files onto it.

informal

It felt like my coworker completely took over my workspace when he put all his folders there.

4

The 1845 annexation of Texas remains a significant case study in American expansionism and legal theory.

academic

The act of Texas joining the US in 1845 is still an important example used to study American growth and laws.

5

The conglomerate's aggressive annexation of smaller tech firms has raised concerns regarding market competition.

business

The large company's forceful acquisition of small technology businesses has made people worry about fair competition.

어휘 가족

명사
annexation
Verb
annex
형용사
annexational
관련
annex

자주 쓰는 조합

illegal annexation the unlawful taking of territory
unilateral annexation a takeover performed by one side without agreement
forcible annexation taking territory by using physical or military power
territorial annexation the act of acquiring land area formally
impending annexation a takeover that is about to happen soon

자주 쓰는 구문

Treaty of Annexation

A formal agreement detailing the terms of a territory being taken over.

De facto annexation

A situation where land is treated as annexed in practice, even if not legally recognized.

Creeping annexation

The slow, gradual process of taking over territory over a long period.

자주 혼동되는 단어

annexation vs annex

Annex is the verb (the action) or a noun for a supplementary building; annexation is specifically the noun for the political process.

annexation vs acquisition

Acquisition is a general term for getting something (like a skill or a company); annexation is specifically used for the forceful or formal taking of territory.

📝

사용 참고사항

The term is most frequently used in geopolitical contexts to describe a powerful nation taking over land from a weaker one. It usually carries a negative or controversial connotation in modern international law.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'annexation' to describe buying a house or getting a gift; it should be reserved for larger-scale territorial or organizational takeovers.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Add' + 'Next' + 'Nation'. When a country wants to ADD the NEXT NATION to its own borders, that is ANNEXATION.

📖

어원

From the Medieval Latin 'annexatio', derived from 'annectere', meaning 'to tie to' or 'to bind to'.

문법 패턴

Usually functions as an uncountable noun in general contexts. Followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate what is being taken. Can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific historical instances.
🌍

문화적 맥락

Historically, annexation was a common tool of empire-building, but in the post-WWII era, it is generally considered a violation of the UN Charter.

빠른 퀴즈

The government's ________ of the border province led to immediate international sanctions.

정답!

정답은: annexation

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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