conquest
Translation
conquest, subjugation, overcoming
Examples
The Norman conquest of England was in 1066.
The Norman conquest of England was in 1066.
It was a difficult conquest of the mountain peak.
It was a difficult conquest of the mountain peak.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of conquering (sth.) The conquest of the city took several months.
Similar Words
Synonyms: victory, subjugation, triumph; Antonyms: defeat, surrender
Etymology
From Latin 'conquirere' (to seek for), from 'com-' (together) + 'quaerere' (to seek).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'quest' to 'conquer' something. The result is a 'conquest'.