Conquer
/ˈkɒŋ.kər/noun
To overcome and take control of a place or people by military force.
Did you know?The Latin root 'conquaerere' literally means 'to seek together', hinting at a dark partnership forged in battles and conquests throughout history.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conquaerere
“to seek together, to gain, to procure.”
Old French
Old French
conquerre
“to win, to subdue.”
Middle English
Middle English
conquerer
“to defeat, to gain control over.”
Modern English
English
conquer
“to overcome by force; to gain the victory.”