annexationist
/əˌnɛkˈseɪʃənɪst/
noun
- A person who supports the act of taking control of a territory or country, especially by force.
- The annexationist argued that the neighboring region should become part of the kingdom.
- The politician was known as a strong annexationist, advocating for the incorporation of the disputed islands.
- Historians often debate the motives of the annexationists who pushed for expansion in the 19th century.
adjective
- Relating to or supporting the policy of annexation.
- Her annexationist views were controversial in the international community.
- The annexationist movement gained popularity among settlers who wanted more land.
- The newspaper published an annexationist editorial calling for the takeover of the port.