drug lord
noun
the head of an organization or network involved in illegal drug trafficking.
drug lords
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pluralof drug lord.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Colombia is also trying to emerge from 50 years of fighting spawned by a complex blend of leftist rebels, paramilitaries and drug lords.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
But a silly military parade isn’t going to help, unless they actually were going after undocumented drug lords — but there was no immediate evidence of that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
If good Mexican journalists aren’t there to keep a check on corrupt political officials who conspire with drug lords, it’s not only Mexico that will suffer but also its neighbor to the north.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2022
He was revered for his investigations of mobsters and drug lords.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2021
Indeed, López Obrador said his administration no longer seeks to detain drug lords.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 18, 2020
