CEFR B2

conqueror

noun

Meaning

A person who overcomes a country, nation, or people by military force, or who gains control of a place by force.

Examples

William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066.
The ancient Assyrians were known as fierce conquerors.

Synonyms: victor, vanquisher, subjugator

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conqueror (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋkərə(r)/

Definition

A person who overcomes a country, nation, or people by military force, or who gains control of a place by force.

Examples

William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066.
The ancient Assyrians were known as fierce conquerors.
She felt like a conqueror after finishing the difficult marathon.

How to Use conqueror

conqueror of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what or whom a person has conquered. — "He was the conqueror of Gaul."

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