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reannexation

reannexation

1 9.9
Taking control of land or property again after it was lost
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/
  • Formal
: 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
reacquisition
vsreannexation
1 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
recolonization
vsreannexation
  • Formal
1 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

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.