shogun

noun/ˈʃoʊɡən/

Frequency rank: #14,532 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A hereditary military dictator who ruled Japan in the name of the emperor.

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Example sentence

The powerful ruler known as the shogun controlled Japan for centuries through military force.

Synonyms & related words

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