noun

duce

DOOT-shay

Duce (noun) means an authoritarian leader, especially as a title used by Benito Mussolini. Example: “Mussolini took the title "Il Duce" to project absolute authority.”

noun

An authoritarian leader, especially as a title used by Benito Mussolini.

"Mussolini took the title "Il Duce" to project absolute authority."

How to use duce

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA title meaning "leader", historically associated with Mussolini's fascist regime.

Word forms

duci plural, Duces plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian duce ("leader"), from Latin dux — related to English "duke".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for duce

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Frequently asked questions

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".