Definition

A person who supports or promotes the act of annexing, which means adding territory to a country or state.

Example

The annexationist argued for the benefits of expanding the nation's borders.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new annexationist group forming in town?

Yeah, I read about it online; they seem pretty controversial.

I wonder what their main goals are as annexationists.

It looks like they want to push for joining other areas into our city.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annexationist is formed from "annex" (from Latin "annexare", meaning to attach or join) and "-ion" (meaning the act of) combined with "-ist" (meaning a person who). The term describes a person who advocates for the act of annexing or joining territory.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in the 'act of joining' ('annex') land or territory, and the '-ist' indicates they are a person who supports this action.

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