Definition of Conquest
Conquest
con·quest
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of conquering or taking control of a place or people by force.
e.g. The Roman Empire's conquest of Britain was a significant historical event.
(noun)
something that has been conquered and taken control of, especially a territory that has been seized;
e.g. This district was the army's conquest from the war.
(noun)
the process (or an instance) or overcoming a weakness or problem;
e.g. He is proud of his conquest over his fear.
(noun)
an instance of successfully climbing/scaling a mountain that has not previously been climbed;
e.g. He is famous for his conquest of Mount Everest.
(noun)
a person whose favor, affections, or hand (in marriage) has been won;
e.g. His latest conquest is a lady he met at a party.
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