the act of conquering a country, area, or situation
After the conquest, the people of the small city had no freedom.
The ancient empire celebrated its latest conquest with a grand parade through the capital.
The explorer's diary detailed the challenges and triumphs of his conquest of uncharted territories.
The historical novel recounted the conquests of a legendary military leader during a period of expansion.
The military strategist carefully planned each conquest to ensure the success of the campaign.