Annexion
dieNounannexation
English translations
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annexation
Word details
- German meaning
- Annexion bezeichnet die gewaltsame und widerrechtliche Aneignung eines fremden Staatsgebietes.
- English meaning
- Annexation refers to the forceful and unlawful acquisition of a foreign state territory.
- Synonym
- Einverleibung, Annektierung
- German example
- Die Annexion der Krim durch Russland wurde international verurteilt.
- English example
- The annexation of Crimea by Russia was internationally condemned.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Annexion
- Plural Form
- die Annexionen
Related words
- Einverleibung
Incorporation means the inclusion or integration of something into a larger whole, often in a political or geographical context.
Example sentences with “Annexion”
Die Annexion des Gebiets war völkerrechtswidrig. (The annexation of the territory was a violation of international law.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Annexion feminine?
Yes, nouns ending in '-ion' are almost always feminine (die). The plural is 'die Annexionen'.