warlords
noun/ˈwɔrlɔrdz/
Frequency rank: #13,526 most common English word
Meaning
military commanders who hold independent power over a region, often by force.
Example sentence
The country fell into chaos after rival warlords began fighting over territory.
Synonyms & related words
- commanders
- chieftains
- militarists
- rulers
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