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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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'der Anschluss' and 'die Annexion' can be very similar in political and historical contexts. Both can refer to the violent takeover of a territory. 'Die Annexion' is the general word for this and can be used for different countries and periods. In this meaning, 'der Anschluss' refers especially to the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938. The words can be confused because 'Anschluss' here does not have its normal meaning, such as connection or train connection. In general political texts, 'Annexion' is more precise; for this historical event, people say 'der Anschluss'.
Die Annexion eines fremden Gebiets verstößt oft gegen internationales Recht.
The annexation of a foreign territory often violates international law.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprechen wir über den Anschluss Österreichs im Jahr 1938.
In history class, we are talking about the Anschluss of Austria in 1938.