noun a military commander exercising civil power in a region, whether in nominal allegiance to the national government or in defiance of it
A warlord is a military commander, especially in a region of civil unrest or conflict.
Warlords may also have political influence in certain regions, using their military strength to control or influence government decisions.
In historical contexts, warlords were often regional rulers with military power.
The term warlord is sometimes used in discussions of international conflicts or power struggles.
In literature, the term 'warlord' may be used to describe a character in a novel who holds power through military force and controls a certain region or group of people.
Historians may use the term 'warlord' to refer to a military leader who exercises military, economic, and political control over a territory outside the recognized government's control.
Political scientists may use the term 'warlord' to analyze the role of armed groups or individuals who control territories and resources through force rather than legitimate government authority.
In military strategy, the term 'warlord' may refer to a leader of a faction or armed group who uses military force to achieve their objectives and maintain power.