conquest
UK: ˈkɒŋkwest | US: ˈkɑːŋkwest
n. the act of conquering or achieving control over a place or people through force
n. a territory or people that has been conquered
n. (figurative) a successful effort to overcome a challenge or obstacle
conquest = con<with, together> + quest<seek>
- con<with, together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
- quest<seek>: From Latin quaerere, meaning "to seek" or "to ask."
Etymology Origin:
The word conquest traces back to Old French conqueste, derived from Latin conquisitum (past participle of conquirere, "to seek out, acquire by effort"). The Latin roots con- (intensifying "together") and quaerere ("to seek") combine to imply a forceful or determined seeking—often through subjugation. Over time, the term evolved to emphasize territorial or ideological domination, retaining its core idea of "achieving control through effort."
The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 changed the course of history.
Her conquest of the business world was celebrated in the media.
The army's conquest of the region took three years.
He viewed learning the piano as a personal conquest.
The explorer documented his conquests in vivid detail.