conquest Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of conquering
    subjection; subjugation; conquering.
  2. noun success in mastering something difficult
    • the conquest of space
  3. noun an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone
    seduction.

WordNet

Con"quest noun
Etymology
OF. conquest, conqueste, F. conquête, LL. conquistum, conquista, prop. p.p. from L. conquirere. See Conquer.
Definitions
  1. The act or process of conquering, or acquiring by force; the act of overcoming or subduing opposition by force, whether physical or moral; subjection; subjugation; victory.
    In joys of conquest he resigns his breath. Addison.
    Three years sufficed for the conquest of the country. Prescott.
  2. That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral.
    Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home? Shak.
  3. (Feudal Law) The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition. Blackstone.
  4. The act of gaining or regaining by successful strugle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace. Syn. -- Victory; triumph; mastery; reduction; subjugation; subjection.

Webster 1913