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caudillo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chieftain noun The leader of a clan, tribe, or group, especially in traditional or historical contexts.
  • leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
  • spearhead noun The pointed tip of a spear.
  • warlord noun A powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.

Senses

caudillo is used for these senses in English:

  • caudillo A military dictator, especially one ruling in Spain, Portugal or Latin America.
  • chieftain A leader of a clan or tribe.
  • leader One having authority to direct.
  • spearhead One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
  • warlord A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.

leader — full definition

  1. noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
  2. noun A person or organisation that ranks first in a particular field.

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