Annex Meaning in English
word
ˈæˌnɛks/, /əˈnɛks
AN-eks, uh-NEKS
ˈænɛks
AN-eks
Definition
To take control of land or territory and add it to a country, or a building added to a larger one for extra space.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, formal and often used regarding countries and territory ('to annex land'). As a noun, means an extra building or room ('the school annex'). Do not confuse with 'appendix' (part of a book or body).
Spanish: anexar - anexo (edificio)Portuguese (BR): anexar - anexo (edifício)Portuguese (PT): anexar - anexo (edifício)Chinese (Simplified): 吞并 - 附属建筑Chinese (Traditional): 吞併 - 附屬建築Hindi: संलग्न करना - अन्नेक्स (अतिरिक्त भवन)Arabic: ضمّ - مبنى ملحقBengali: অধিভুক্ত করা - সংযোজন ভবনRussian: присоединять - пристройкаJapanese: 併合する - 別館Vietnamese: sáp nhập - khu phụKorean: 병합하다 - 별관Turkish: ilhak etmek - ek binaUrdu: ضم کرنا - ملحقہ عمارتIndonesian: menganeksasi - bangunan tambahan
Example Sentences
The country decided to annex the small island nearby.
basic
There's a new annex next to the school for more classrooms.
basic
The museum built an annex for temporary exhibits.
basic
Many people protested when the government tried to annex the territory.
natural
We had our meeting in the old annex behind the main building.
natural
After the city expanded, it decided to annex several nearby villages.
natural