Meaning & use
conquest
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the act of overcoming or taking control of a place, people, or situation by force.
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The Roman conquest of Britain lasted for decades.
Her conquest of the difficult mountain route earned her respect among climbers.
A note on using this word
Often used historically for military campaigns, but also figuratively for overcoming a challenge.
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subjugationtakeover
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