This is the 12610th most frequent Turkish word.
ilhak
Annexation.
Here, 'ilhak' is used in a geopolitical context to mean the annexation of territory, indicating the acquisition of the region.
Ülkenin en güneyindeki bölge zamanla ilhak edildi.
The southernmost region of the country was annexed over time.
In this case, 'ilhak' describes a controversial event, emphasizing hostility or importance related to the act of annexation.
Komşu devlet ilhaka karşı sert bir şekilde tepki gösterdi.
The neighboring state reacted strongly against the annexation.
Here, 'ilhak' signifies a general term used in historical or academic contexts to discuss the consequences and implications of annexation.