conqueror

[ kong-ker-er ]

noun

1. a person who conquers or vanquishes; victor.

   Synonyms: vanquisher, winner

Conqueror

/ ˈkɒŋkərə /

noun

1. See William I
   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

A Taliban spokesman explained their plans to Islamicize the country in their image, while Taliban military gains led a commander to boast, “When we arrive in Kabul, we will arrive as conquerors.”

From Time

A tree standing alone in full sun in a clear-cut forest is not a triumphant conqueror, commanding all resources, but a solitary individual, vulnerable to blight and drought.

From Washington Post

This point has typically been framed as a victory of our species, a vision in which we are the successful explorers or conquerors, but maybe it was the opposite.

From Time

Each castle had its own strategic value for a would-be conqueror.

From FiveThirtyEight

Then, in 2009, the BBC sent the Australian native to ride more than 2,200 miles from Spain to Italy for a documentary following in the footsteps of the conqueror Hannibal.

From Outside Online

But even if the great conqueror lies elsewhere, the Kasta bones might well be those of his wife.

From The Daily Beast

The higher power has many names -- daylight, conqueror, monarch.

From The Daily Beast

Here's a long excerpt, with my emphasis: Would we name our children Warrior, Conqueror, Sword, or Holy War?

From The Daily Beast

William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror was gay, as was James I, his son Charles I and Richard I (Richard the Lionheart).

From The Daily Beast

Aegon the Conqueror, who arrived in Westeros from ancient Valyria, used his three dragons to conquer the entire continent.

From The Daily Beast

He married Maud, daughter of William the conqueror, and is characterized as a mild and popular king.

From Project Gutenberg

The chief ambition of the great conqueror and legislator was to be a good boatswain and a good ship's carpenter.

From Project Gutenberg

If he was a conqueror, he doubtless cast his eyes on the fine country of Assyria.

From Project Gutenberg

A voice from heaven hails the invincible conqueror, and his soul in the form of a dove ascends to the skies.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing was to be thought of but a frame for this—olive, bay, laurel, everything appropriate to the conqueror.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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