duce
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Noun — An authoritarian leader, especially as a title used by Benito Mussolini.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian duce ("leader"), from Latin dux — related to English "duke".
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What does “duce” mean?
The word “duce” means an authoritarian leader, especially as a title used by Benito Mussolini. In plain terms, a title meaning "leader", historically associated with Mussolini's fascist regime.
How do you pronounce “duce”?
“Duce” is pronounced DOOT-shay (/ˈduːtʃeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “duce” in a sentence?
Here is “duce” used in a sentence: “Mussolini took the title "Il Duce" to project absolute authority.”
What part of speech is “duce”?
“Duce” is a noun.
Where does the word “duce” come from?
The word “duce” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian duce ("leader"), from Latin dux — related to English "duke".