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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConquérant
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ̃.kə.ʁɑ̃
"Le conquérant a élargi son empire."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who conquers a place or people.
"The conqueror expanded his empire through military might and strategic alliances." - 2
A person who overcomes or defeats an opponent.
"In the realm of sports, she was a conqueror, defeating all her rivals in the championship."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'conquerour', originating from the Old French 'conquerere', which traces back to the Late Latin 'conquaerere' meaning 'to acquire, win, or conquer'. The term historically applies to military commanders who successfully subjugate territories and empires, most notably exemplified by figures historically referred to as 'Sikandar-e-Azam' or Alexander the Great.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conqueror" is said worldwide
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Conquérant
Transliteration: kɔ̃.kə.ʁɑ̃
"Le conquérant a élargi son empire."
Eroberer
Transliteration: eˈʁoːbɐ
"Der Eroberer hat viele Länder besiegt."
Conquistatore
Transliteration: kon.kwi.staˈto.re
"Il conquistatore ha ampliato il suo dominio."
Conquistador
Transliteration: kon.kis.taˈðor
"El conquistador expandió su imperio."
Conquistador
Transliteration: kõ.kis.taˈdor
"O conquistador ampliou seu território."
विजेता
Transliteration: Vijeta
"विजेता ने सभी प्रतिद्वंद्वियों को हराया।"
征服者
Transliteration: zhēngfú zhě
"征服者扩展了他的帝国。"
정복자
Transliteration: jeongbokja
"정복자는 그의 제국을 확장했다."
征服者
Transliteration: Seifukusha
"征服者は彼の帝国を拡大しました。"
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