1. People who advocate for or support the annexation of territory by a country or state.
Usage: Plural form; typically used in historical or political contexts.; Often refers to political movements or groups with territorial expansion goals.

Examples

• The annexationists in the 19th century pushed for westward expansion across North America.
• American annexationists sought to acquire Hawaii and other Pacific territories.
• The annexationists argued that territorial growth would strengthen the nation economically.
• Political opponents of the annexationists warned against aggressive foreign policy.
• Historical annexationists believed manifest destiny justified territorial conquest.
• The debate between annexationists and their critics shaped foreign policy for decades.