Definition

The act of taking control of a place or people by force, or the territory that is gained through this action.

Example

The conquest of the land changed the history of the region.

Conversation

Did you hear about the history project on conquest?

Yeah! It sounds really interesting, especially the part about ancient civilizations.

I think learning about their conquest strategies could be fun.

Definitely! It's amazing how those events shaped our world today.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conquest → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "quaerere" (meaning to seek or acquire). The word describes the act of seeking or acquiring something together, often in the context of victory or domination over a territory or people.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seeking' ('quaerere') something 'together' ('con-') — that's why conquest means to acquire or take control of something.

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