conquest

con-quest · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by military force.

  2. 2.

    A territory that has been conquered.

  3. 3.

    A person whose affection or favor has been won.

  4. 4.

    The overcoming of a problem or difficulty.

Forms

plural: conquests

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the Norman Conquest — William's conquest of England in 1066
  • •
    conquest of space — human exploration beyond Earth

Related words

Antonyms: defeat, loss, surrender
See also: conquer, invasion, victory
Synonyms: subjugation, takeover, triumph, victory

Etymology

From Old French conqueste ("conquest, acquisition"), from Vulgar Latin conquaesita, past participle of conquaerere, from Latin conquirere ("to seek out").