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