Conquest
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Definitions
2 meaningsThe act or process of conquering; the subjugation of a country, territory, or people by military force.
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The act of taking control of a country, region, or people by military force.
The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 fundamentally changed the country's language and culture.
💡 Simply: Imagine a team winning a game and taking over the other team's territory. Conquest is like taking control of something by winning or fighting for it. It’s about taking charge!
👶 For kids: When someone wins a fight or a game and takes over the other team's stuff, that's conquest!
More Examples
After a long and bloody war, the invaders achieved conquest and established their rule.
The explorer's aim was not mere conquest, but also scientific discovery.
The relentless conquest of new territories fueled the empire's growth.
How It's Used
"The Roman conquest of Gaul."
"The general led the conquest of the city."
Something that is conquered or acquired, often a person, territory, or achievement.
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A person or thing that has been acquired through conquest.
The city became the latest conquest of the expanding empire.
💡 Simply: Think of it as something you've 'won' or 'gained' - like a friend you convinced to join your team. It's the prize or thing you get when you conquer something.
👶 For kids: The thing or person you get when you win something, like winning a new toy!
More Examples
Her successful business was a significant conquest in her life.
The new territory was a rich conquest.
How It's Used
"His charm was his greatest conquest."
From Old French *conqueste*, from Latin *conquīsta*, feminine past participle of *conquīrere* ('to seek to gain'), from *con-* ('together') and *quaerere* ('to seek').
Used since the 13th century, particularly in historical and military contexts to describe the act of gaining control.
Memory tip
Think of 'con' (together) + 'quest' (search). Together, searching for land or control.