pro-annexationist
|pro-an-nex-a-tion-ist|
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/proʊ.əˌnɛkˈseɪ.ʃənɪst/
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/prəʊ.əˌnɛkˈseɪ.ʃənɪst/
for annexation; supporter of annexing territory
Etymology
'pro-annexationist' is an English compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for'), the noun 'annexation' (from Latin 'annexio'/'annexus' via Old French/Latin meaning 'a joining or attachment'), and the agentive suffix '-ist' (from Greek '-istēs' via Latin/French meaning 'one who').
'annexation' developed from Latin 'annectere'/'annexus' (to bind or join to) into Old French forms such as 'anexion' and then into Middle/Modern English 'annex' and 'annexation'; in modern English it combined with the prefix 'pro-' and suffix '-ist' to form the compound 'pro-annexationist'.
Originally related to the literal idea of 'binding' or 'joining to' (in Latin), the term evolved into a political/legal sense of 'incorporating territory' ('annexation'); 'pro-annexationist' specifically denotes someone in favor of that political action.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who favors or advocates the annexation of territory (i.e., incorporation of one territory into another).
Several pro-annexationist politicians campaigned on promises to incorporate the neighboring region.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supportive of annexation (used to describe policies, positions, or attitudes).
The government adopted a pro-annexationist policy that alarmed neighboring states.
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