conqueror

[ kong-ker-er ]

noun

1. a person who conquers or vanquishes; victor.

   Synonyms: vanquisher, winner

Conqueror

/ ˈkɒŋkərə /

noun

1. William the. See William I

Word History and Origins

Origin of conqueror¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English conquerour, from Anglo-French; Old French conquereor, from conquer(re) “to conquer” ( conquer ) + -eor, from either Latin -or -or ¹ or -ātor -ator

Example Sentences

Liverpool’s 2-0 victory margin did City a kindness, the result leaving them 11 points adrift of their conquerors, who have a nine-point advantage over Arsenal in second place.

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Nandor is only doing what any thin-skinned former conqueror would do in a world that dismisses him, throwing wild swings in the dark.

From Salon

England play Australia - ranked 10th in the world - next weekend, before a rematch with Rugby World Cup semi-final conquerors South Africa on 16 November.

From BBC

Men who seize this opportunity are not conquered or conquerors.

From Salon

Wilson, who faces Selby's conqueror Joe O'Connor next, said he stood a good chance of becoming world champion if he could maintain this form.

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Related Words

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