Meaning & use

conqueror

noun·Academic

A person who defeats and takes control of a place, people, or opponent, especially by force.

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William the Conqueror famously invaded England in the year 1066.

The general returned home as a conqueror after the long campaign.

A note on using this word

"Conquerer" is a common misspelling; the correct spelling ends in -or, as "conqueror."

Words with a similar meaning

victorinvader

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Words with an opposite meaning

loser

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