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warlord

UK
/ˈwɔːlɔːd/
US
/ˈwɔrˌlɔrd/

Translations

warlordnoun
warlords
pl
UK
/ˈwɔːlɔːd/
US
/ˈwɔrˌlɔrd/
The warlord commanded a large army in the region.
Военачальник командовал большой армией в регионе.
The ancient warlord was known for his strategic brilliance.
Древний полководец был известен своим стратегическим гением.
Additional translations
командир
военный лидер
Synonyms
chieftain
tyrant
dictator
overlord
general
commander
military leader
warlordadjective
UK
/ˈwɔː.lɔːd/
US
/ˈwɔr.lɔrd/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to a warlord.

Definitions

warlordnoun
A military leader who exercises civil power in a region, often in a country where the central government is weak.
The warlord controlled the northern territories with an iron fist, imposing his own laws and taxes.
A person who commands a private army and is not officially recognized as a legitimate ruler.
The villagers lived in fear of the warlord who had taken over their town and demanded loyalty.
warlordadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a warlord or warlords; involving rule by military leaders.
The country struggled to escape decades of warlord rule.
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