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conquest

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑŋkwɛst/ · UK /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/

Forms: conquests

conquest means: The act of taking control of a place or people by force.

noun

FORCEFUL TAKEOVERB2

The act of taking control of a place or people by force.

  • The invasion ended in conquest.
  • The empire grew through military conquest.
  • The conquest of the region changed its language and laws.

How to use it: the conquest of somewhere (The conquest of the island took several months.)

Similar words: takeover, subjugation

Common phrases: military conquest, conquest of something, war of conquest, conquest of someone

OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIESC1

Success in gaining control of something difficult or overcoming a major challenge.

  • She celebrated her conquest of fear.
  • The conquest of space inspired a generation.
  • Scientists hope for the eventual conquest of this disease.

How to use it: the conquest of something (The conquest of her fear gave her new confidence.)

Similar words: mastery

Common phrases: conquest of space, conquest of something, personal conquest

Questions about conquest

What does conquest mean?

The act of taking control of a place or people by force.

What is conquest in other languages?

Türkçe: fetih · Español: conquista · Français: conquête · Deutsch: Eroberung · Italiano: conquista · 日本語: 征服

How do you pronounce conquest?

In American English /ˈkɑŋkwɛst/; in British English /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/.

How do you use conquest in a sentence?

The invasion ended in conquest. The empire grew through military conquest.

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