Warlord

Pronunciation: /wɔrlɔrd/

Definitions of warlord

noun a military commander exercising civil power in a region, whether in nominal allegiance to the national government or in defiance of it

Example Sentences

A1 The warlord ruled over the small village with an iron fist.

A2 The warlord's army was feared throughout the region.

B1 The warlord amassed wealth through his conquests and pillaging.

B2 The warlord's reign of terror came to an end when a rebellion overthrew him.

C1 The warlord's cunning tactics and strategic mind made him a formidable opponent.

C2 The warlord's empire stretched across vast lands, bringing both glory and destruction.

Examples of warlord in a Sentence

formal The warlord ruled over the region with an iron fist, enforcing his will on the people.

informal I heard that the warlord is throwing a lavish party at his palace tonight.

slang That warlord dude is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

figurative She was a warlord in the boardroom, always making bold decisions and leading her team to victory.

Grammatical Forms of warlord

• plural: warlords
• comparative: more warlord
• superlative: most warlord
• present tense: warlords
• future tense: will warlord
• perfect tense: have warlord
• continuous tense: is warlording
• singular: warlord
• positive degree: warlord
• infinitive: to warlord
• gerund: warlording
• participle: warlording

Origin and Evolution of warlord

First Known Use: 1856 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'warlord' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a military leader with control over a specific area or group of people, the term 'warlord' has evolved to commonly refer to a leader who exercises military, political, and economic control over a region through force and coercion.