conquest
|con/quest|
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑːnkwɛst/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒnkwɛst/
act of conquering
Etymology
'conquest' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'conqueste,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'queste' meant 'search or seek.'
'conqueste' transformed into the Middle English word 'conquest,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conquest.'
Initially, it meant 'to seek or search together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to conquer or subjugate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of conquering or acquiring control over a place or people.
The conquest of the Aztec Empire by the Spanish was a significant historical event.
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Noun 2
a territory or people that has been conquered.
The Roman conquests expanded their empire significantly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40