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annexation
The forcible and often illegal under international law appropriation of foreign territory by a state.
Die Annexion der Krim durch Russland im Jahr 2014 wurde international stark kritisiert.
The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 was strongly criticized internationally.
The noun 'die Annexion' (annexation) belongs to the verb 'annektieren' (to annex). When a state annexes a territory, it carries out an annexation. The verb helps you understand the meaning of the noun.
Der Diktator plante, das Nachbarland zu annektieren.
The dictator planned to annex the neighboring country.
'Annexion' (annexation) is a formal term from politics and the study of history. It is used mainly in news texts, specialist books, and official discussions.
In der UN-Vollversammlung wurde die Annexion des Gebiets diskutiert.
The annexation of the territory was discussed in the UN General Assembly.
The affected territory is usually attached with the genitive. This structure is very common in written language.
Die Annexion des Elsass war ein historisch bedeutendes Ereignis.
The annexation of Alsace was a historically significant event.
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Anschluss is the historically and politically specific term for the incorporation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938. Annexion, by contrast, refers more generally to the forcible appropriation of foreign territory by a state. For this specific historical event, Anschluss is used; for the process in general, Annexion is used.
Die Annexion eines fremden Gebiets löste internationale Proteste aus.
The annexation of foreign territory sparked international protests.
Im Unterricht besprachen wir den Anschluss Österreichs im Jahr 1938.
In class, we discussed the Anschluss of Austria in 1938.
