warlord — a military commander, especially an aggressive regional commander with individual autonomy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a military commander, especially an aggressive regional commander with individual autonomy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrlɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- The game's final boss was a warlord who collected vintage teacups in his spare time.
- After the civil war, several warlords emerged to fill the power vacuum.
- The warlord's army was surprisingly well-organized for a group that started as bandits.
warlord
NOUN[/ˈwɔːrlɔːrd/]
a military commander, especially an aggressive regional commander with individual autonomy
Regional military commander controlling territory
From landlord to warlord to overlord, power has its order
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged as a compound word in the early 20th century while describing the turbulent political situation in China. It combines 'war' (conflict) and 'lord' (a feudal ruler or military chief), originally applied to regional military commanders who wielded autonomous power during China's warlord era.
Breakdown
war (conflict, battle) + lord (feudal ruler, military chief). The compound denotes a regional military commander or leader who exercises independent political and military authority.
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📝Examples
“The game's final boss was a warlord who collected vintage teacups in his spare time.”
“After the civil war, several warlords emerged to fill the power vacuum.”
“The warlord's army was surprisingly well-organized for a group that started as bandits.”
“My cat acts like a warlord, claiming different rooms of the house as his territory.”
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