History books contain a lot of material on the development of mankind, the transition to new tools, the development of science and the formation of society. But in addition to peaceful and useful things for people in the past, there were also unfortunate mistakes. In particular, war belongs to those.
The fighting and the seizure of the territories of some states by others happened constantly. There are theories that it is military conflicts that gave impetus to the development of various branches of science and the improvement of the technical base of states. Today, we can say that there is some truth to this. The leading powers made colossal discoveries in all fields of science during the Cold War.
To occupy is to conquer
In all military conflicts, there is a party that attacks and a party that defends its sovereignty and territories. Inevitably the movement of forces and the changing situations on the military field. For example, during World War II until 1943, Germany won, later the situation changed radically. Another example is the situation of the First World War, the military confrontation of Napoleon with Russia and other countries.
To seize foreign lands and establish power on them is to occupy. Territories that fell under the rule of the attackers are called occupied. Whereas pushing an invader to its borders is called liberation.
Synonyms
The same meaning with the word "occupy" have, such as:
- to conquer;
- grab;
- take away;
- to borrow;
- to seize.
All these words carry a single semantic load, the appropriation or annexation of territories through aggression and conflict.
To "occupy" a synonym may also be an expression of the occupation.
To date, the negative color of the word and its meaning is formed in the opinion of the public by its definition associated with unlawful actions and loss of life.