conquest
/ˈkɑŋkwɛst/
noun
- The act of taking control of a place or people by military force.
- Many ancient empires expanded through conquest and colonization.
- The museum displayed artifacts from the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
- The conquest of the city took three months of heavy fighting.
- A territory or people that has been taken over by force.
- The general was proud of his conquests, but the cost in lives was high.
- The new king added the neighboring kingdom to his conquests.
- The empire's farthest conquests were difficult to govern from the capital.
- The act of overcoming something difficult, such as a fear or problem.
- Her conquest of stage fright allowed her to give a great speech.
- The team celebrated their conquest of the championship after a tough season.
- His conquest of addiction inspired others to seek help.
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