Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

annexation

[an-ik-sey-shuhn, -ek-] / ˌæn ɪkˈseɪ ʃən, -ɛk- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Fine introduced a bill called "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act" in Congress last week.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Annexation meant that Meitner was suddenly stateless, her Austrian passport meaningless.

From Scientific American • Sep. 7, 2023

Annexation to the city was required, which meant the owner would have had to upgrade the park infrastructure to the tune of $4.2 million.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2019

In 1910, Korean Emperor Sunjong abdicated as the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty went into effect.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2018

This work is a continuation of "The First Annexation of the Transvaal" by the same author, and like the previous volume is based chiefly on British documents, Blue Books, and other official records.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella




Vocabulary lists containing annexation