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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUnconquered
/ʌnˈkɒŋ.kəd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not defeated, overcome, or subdued; maintaining independence or resistance.
"The fierce mountain tribe remained unconquered despite centuries of imperial expansion." - 2
Remaining undefeated in a competitive context such as sports or games.
"They finished the championship season unconquered after twenty straight victories."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English prefix un- (meaning 'not') combined with conquered, originating from Middle English and ultimately tracing back to the Latin conquirere ('to procure, win, bring under control'). It evolved to describe anything or anyone that has successfully resisted defeat, subjugation, or control.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Unconquered" is said worldwide
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inaincu
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.vɛ̃.ky/
"Cette nation est restée inconquise à travers les âges."
unbesiegt
Transliteration: /ʊnbəˈziːkt/
"Das Team blieb die gesamte Saison über unbesiegt."
inconquistato
Transliteration: /iŋ.koŋ.kwiˈsta.to/
"Il castello rimase inconquistato per tutta la durata dell'assedio."
inconquistado
Transliteration: /iŋ.koŋ.kisˈta.ðo/
"El territorio permaneció inconquistado por los invasores."
inconquistado
Transliteration: /ĩ.kõ.kiʃˈta.du/
"O espírito do povo manteve-se inconquistado."
अपराजेय
Transliteration: aparajeya
"यह सेना युद्ध के मैदान में अपराजेय रही।"
未被征服的
Transliteration: wèi bèi zhēng fú de
"这座城市在战火中依然未被征服。"
정복되지 않은
Transliteration: jeongbokdoiji anheun
"그들은 정복되지 않은 상태로 자유를 지켰다."
征服されない
Transliteration: seifuku sarenai
"その精神は永遠に征服されない。"
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