conquest

• Substantiv, das den Akt oder Prozess bezeichnet, ein Land, eine Stadt oder ein Volk mit militärischer Gewalt unter Kontrolle zu bringen, oder die erfolgreiche Überwindung einer Herausforderung oder eines Hindernisses.

A noun referring to the act or process of taking control of a country, city, or people by military force, or the successful overcoming of a challenge or obstacle.

1. Military takeoverB2formal

   The act of taking control of a country, city, or territory by force.

   Eroberung

   • The conquest of the city took three months.
   • The Roman conquest of Britain began in 43 AD.
   • The general led the conquest of the neighboring kingdom.

   Synonymeannexationcapturedefeatdominationinvasionoccupationoverthrowseizuresubjectionsubjugation

   Antonymedefenseretreatsurrenderwithdrawal

2. Overcoming a challengeB2formal

   Successfully defeating or overcoming a difficult problem or obstacle.

   Überwindung

   • Her conquest of the disease was an inspiration to many.
   • The team's conquest of the championship was well-deserved.
   • His conquest of his fear of heights took years of therapy.

   Synonymeachievementmasterysuccesstriumphvictory

3. Romantic achievementB2informal

   A person whose affection or favor has been won.

   Eroberung (im romantischen Kontext)

   • He boasted about his latest conquest at the party.
   • She was considered his greatest romantic conquest.
   • He treated her as just another conquest.

   Synonymecatchprizescalptrophy