warlord

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ en-us-warlord.ogg

Word forms

warlord warlords war lord war-lord

Etymology

From war + lord.

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