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Definition of disannex

disannex

/ˌdɪs.æˈnɛks/
dis · an · nex
Past Simple:disannexed
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Past Participle:disannexed
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Present Participle:disannexing
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disannex Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To separate, detach, or reverse the annexation of (especially a territory, municipality, or property).

Example

"The residents petitioned the state legislature to disannex their neighborhood from the sprawling city limits in order to form an independent township."

2

To dissolve a formal connection or union between entities.

Example

"Following the treaty, the empire was forced to disannex several provinces that it had unlawfully seized during the conflict."

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• Rhymes for disannex

• Nearby Words

disallow
disallowable
disallowance
disannex
disanthus
disappear
disappearance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the late 16th century by combining the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal) with the verb 'annex' (derived from the Latin 'annectere', meaning to bind to).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disannex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disannex
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