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Meaning of annex

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

annex

Pronunciation:/ˈænɛks//əˈnɛks/

noun

Definitions

  1. An addition, an extension.

  2. An appendix to a book or document.

  3. An addition or extension to a building.

  4. An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force.

annex

Pronunciation:/ˈænɛks//əˈnɛks/

verb

Definitions

  1. To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

    Example: The ancient city of Petra was annexed by Rome.

  2. To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.

    Example: to annex a penalty to a prohibition, or punishment to guilt

  3. To join; to be united.