Word
conqueror
Phoneticscon·queror
US/ˈkɑŋkɝɝ/
UK/kˈɒnkwəɹɐ/
Countable noun History
Definition
n. a person who takes control of a country or city by using force. It usually refers to a leader who wins a war and gains new land.
n. a person who overcomes an adversary or takes control of a territory by military force. Often used in historical contexts to describe leaders who expanded their empires through warfare.
Examples
“The conqueror led his army into the capital city.”
“History books often describe William the Duke of Normandy as a famous conqueror of England.”
“The local population viewed the arriving general not as a liberator, but as a ruthless conqueror intent on erasing their cultural heritage and imposing new laws.”
Examples
simple
“The conqueror led his army into the capital city.”
contextual
“History books often describe William the Duke of Normandy as a famous conqueror of England.”
complex
“The local population viewed the arriving general not as a liberator, but as a ruthless conqueror intent on erasing their cultural heritage and imposing new laws.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the territory or people defeated.
Real-World Examples
“England may have backed the wrong pope during a bitter religious power struggle, giving Pope Alexander II a political reason to support William the Conqueror’s invasion.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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