conquest
word
/ˈkɑŋkwɛst/
/kˈɒnkwɛst/
Definition
The act of taking control of a place or people by force, especially during war. It can also mean achieving something difficult.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or historical word, often linked to wars and empires (“the Spanish conquest of the Americas”). Can also describe achieving goals after a struggle (“the conquest of fear”). Used mostly as a noun.
Spanish: conquistaPortuguese (BR): conquistaPortuguese (PT): conquistaChinese (Simplified): 征服Chinese (Traditional): 征服Hindi: विजयArabic: غزوBengali: বিজয় - দখলRussian: завоевание - покорениеJapanese: 征服Vietnamese: sự chinh phụcKorean: 정복Turkish: fetihUrdu: فتح - تسخیرIndonesian: penaklukan - penaklukkan
Example Sentences
The conquest of Mount Everest is a great achievement.
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Many books tell the story of the Roman conquest.
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For many, learning English feels like a tough conquest.
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The king was proud of his country’s latest conquest.
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After years of hard work, she finally tasted the conquest of her dreams.
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The soldiers celebrated their conquest of the city.
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