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Conquest

/kˈɑŋkwɛst/
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(noun) An act or instance of achieving victory through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.

The Normans' conquest of England had a great effect on the English language.
This is what is called the Norman Conquest.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The brutal military ____ of the island resulted in a completely new sovereign government.

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