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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

HIRRI, Syria — Mohammad Khalawi explains the devastation of Syria’s Deir al-Zour province through the scars left by the many conquerors who passed through during 13 years of civil war.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Men who seize this opportunity are not conquered or conquerors.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

In Mexico, they were apparently brought by the Spanish conquerors, but may also replicate pre-Hispanic traditions.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

In other regions—including much of Central America, Mexico, Peru, New Caledonia, the former Soviet Union, and parts of Indonesia—civil unrest or guerrilla warfare pits still-numerous indigenous populations against governments dominated by descendants of invading conquerors.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond