conqueror
noun
a person who conquers or vanquishes; victor.
conquerors
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pluralof conqueror.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The ancient world had many kings and conquerors, but there was no one like Alexander the Great.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
He even hailed Britain's role in colonizing North America -- a controversial subject given the atrocities against native people by waves of European conquerors who crossed the Atlantic.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
In the 7th Century, as Arab conquerors swept across North Africa, they brought with them their language and the Islamic religion.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Men who seize this opportunity are not conquered or conquerors.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2024
Written accounts of earlier expeditions motivated later ones, by describing the wealth and fertile lands awaiting the conquerors.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
