Meaning of the word annexation in English

What does annexation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

annexation

US /ˌæn.ekˈseɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæn.ekˈseɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the action of annexing something, especially territory

Example:
The country faced international condemnation for its illegal annexation of the neighboring region.
The historical records detail the annexation of the smaller kingdom by the larger empire.