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reannexation

reannexation

9.9
Taking control of land or property again after it was lost
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : reanexión
  • The reannexation of the territory was celebrated by many as a long overdue correction.

Examples

  • In the case of the majority, the Romanians are concerned that any generosity towards the Hungarians will only be a first step towards claims for secession and reannexation to Hungary.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In the interim, they resorted to a brief, ill-fated reannexation with Spain (1861-1864).

    Academic text (2000)

  • After years of negotiation, the government announced the reannexation of the once disputed land.

  • The treaty facilitated the reannexation of the region, restoring it to its former status.

Synonyms

reconquest
vsreannexation
1 7.9

Regaining control of land that was lost

involves formally incorporating territory again rather than only seizing control
recolonization
vsreannexation
  • Formal
7.9

An act of taking control of a country again after independence

involves legally adding the area back into a state rather than colonial rule
reacquisition
vsreannexation
7.2

Getting something back that was once lost, sold, or given away

involves adding territory back under state control rather than any lost item

Surface Forms

reannexation singular
reannexations plural

Morphology

reannexation = reannex (transparent) = re + annex + ation

This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'reannex' meaning the act or process of doing it.

Etymology

Reannexation breaks into re- meaning 'again' and annex meaning 'to add on' or 'attach'. So reannexation is the act of adding land or property back to a country or owner 'again' after it was separated.