warlord
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Noun — A powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.
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Etymology
A direct compound of war and lord.
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What does “warlord” mean?
The word “warlord” means a powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent. In plain terms, a local strongman who rules by military force rather than by lawful government.
How do you pronounce “warlord”?
“Warlord” is pronounced WAW-lawd (/ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “warlord” in a sentence?
Here is “warlord” used in a sentence: “Rival warlords carved up the country after the government collapsed.”
What part of speech is “warlord”?
“Warlord” is a noun.