the act of conquering
"The sudden arrival of winter marked the final conquest of the summer season."
Victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.
"The general's relentless campaign resulted in a total conquest of the neighboring kingdom after weeks of fierce battles."
In plain English: Conquest is when someone defeats an enemy and takes control of their land or power through force.
"The ancient city fell after weeks of war, marking their greatest conquest in history."
Usage: Use "conquest" to describe military victories or metaphorical triumphs over challenges, but avoid using it casually for personal achievements like learning a skill. Prefer "triumph" or "success" in non-military contexts where the word might sound overly aggressive or archaic.
To conquer.
"The general's swift conquest of the enemy fortress ended the war in a single day."
The personification of conquest, often depicted riding a white horse.
"The medieval tapestry portrays Conquest as a stern figure in armor riding a spirited white horse across the battlefield."
The word entered English from the Old French conquète, where it originally referred to the act of taking control by force. It traveled directly into Middle English with this same meaning of military victory or subjugation.