Definition: The word "annexionist" comes from the Latin "annexare," which means to take possession or control, especially in a military context, but also as an act of war, particularly by a foreign nation seeking territory or resources that are deemed beneficial.
Definition: An annexist is someone who seeks control over another state's territories or resources. They might want to conquer them or claim their land for themselves if they think it could benefit them politically or economically in return. The term can also mean someone who holds power or authority through occupation, such as a military official or a foreign government's representative.
In the Bible, this word refers specifically to an oppressive ruler who rules over another nation. When Israel rebelled against Egypt and their Egyptian oppressors, they sought to annex the land of Canaan, which was taken from them by Gadiel (Gideon) at the Battle of Kadesh.
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