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debellation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
de-bel-la-tion
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of conquering or subjugation in war.

Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

The annihilation of a sovereign state through its complete destruction in a war.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin dēbellātiō (“total defeat”), from dēbellō (“conquer, subjugate”).

Word Breakdown

  • Root: dēbellātiō

Usage

Synonyms

debellatio

Questions

What does debellation mean?
The act of conquering or subjugation in war.
Where does debellation come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin dēbellātiō (“total defeat”), from dēbellō (“conquer, subjugate”).

How to pronounce debellation

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