caudilho — meaning in English

English meaning

• warlord noun A powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.

Senses

caudilho is used for these senses in English:

• caudillo A military dictator, especially one ruling in Spain, Portugal or Latin America.
• warlord A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.

Related Portuguese words