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Meaning of annexed
The primary meaning of the word "annexed" is to take control of or add something, especially territory, to a country, state, or organization.
Etymology of annexed
The word "annexed" comes from the Latin verb "annexare", which means to join or attach, derived from "ad" (to) and "nexus" (a binding or tie)
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, politics, and geography, to describe the act of adding or taking control of something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To take control of a place or organization, especially by using force or authority
- * To add something, such as a building or a piece of land, to a larger existing thing
Usage Examples
- The country annexed the neighboring territory after a long and brutal war
- * The company annexed the smaller firm and expanded its operations
Antonyms
separated
detached
disconnected
divided
isolated
independent
autonomous
self-governing
freed
released
surrendered
abandoned
relinquished
ceded
yielded
forfeited
lost
severed
disunited
disconnected