Conqueror
'kɒŋkərər
Definitions
A person who gains control of a place or people by military force.
'kɒŋkərər
A person who conquers a place or people.
Genghis Khan was a famous conqueror who built a vast empire.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who wins a big game or a war, taking control of the land or people. It's like being the champion!
👶 For kids: Someone who wins and takes over a place or a group of people.
More Examples
The conqueror imposed his laws on the newly subdued territory.
The statue was erected to honor the great conqueror.
How It's Used
"William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, invaded England in 1066."
"The hero was hailed as a conqueror after defeating the dragon."
Idioms & expressions
Divide and conquer
A strategy of breaking up a stronger force into smaller, weaker groups and then defeating them individually.
"The general's tactic was to divide the enemy's army and conquer each division separately."
From Old French conquerre (to conquer), from Latin conquirere (to seek together, to conquer), from com- (with, together) + quaerere (to seek).
The term 'conqueror' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe military leaders and those who expanded their territories by force. Often found in historical texts and chronicles.
Memory tip
Think of a person who overthrows an empire through battles and fights.