warlord caudillo

Meaning

A leader, especially in a Latin American context, who combines military strength with political power, often ruling a region or country in an authoritarian manner. This term emphasizes both the military control (warlord) and the personal, often charismatic, leadership (caudillo).

Examples

• After the civil war, several warlord caudillos emerged, each controlling different provinces.
• The historian described him as a classic warlord caudillo, maintaining power through loyalty and force.