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warlord
noun war·lord \ˈwȯr-ˌlȯrd\
: a leader of a military group who is not officially recognized and who fights against other leaders, groups, or governments
Full Definition of WARLORD
1
: a supreme military leader
2
: a military commander exercising civil power by force usually in a limited area
— war·lord·ism \-ˌlȯr-ˌdi-zəm\ noun
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First Known Use of WARLORD
1856
Rhymes with WARLORD
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