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conqueror

UK/'kɒŋkәrә/US
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Definitions

n.

A person or country that conquers others by force.

征服者;战胜者

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
con-together, with
+
querseek, search, ask, inquire
+
-orone who does, agent
=conqueror

conquer + -or (one who does) = the person who conquers, as in William the Conqueror.

Root quaer still carries 8 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066.

  • 2.

    History is often written by the conquerors.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluralconquerors
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