warlord
noun
war·lord
ˈwȯr-ˌlȯrd 
1
: a supreme military leader
2
: a military commander exercising civil power by force usually in a limited area
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While former Imperial warlords drift about, trying to amass power, the New Republic sends out the Mandalorian to haul them back to headquarters to snitch on their comrades.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
In turn, the twins will provide crucial information on the whereabouts of an elusive Empire warlord named Coin.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Several countries have refused to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who are both wanted on ICC warrants, and Italy declined to hand over a Libyan warlord last year, returning him on a state plane to Tripoli instead.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
According to the official logline, the story is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, with Imperial warlords still scattered throughout the galaxy.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 May 2026
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
In turn, the twins will provide crucial information on the whereabouts of an elusive Empire warlord named Coin.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Several countries have refused to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who are both wanted on ICC warrants, and Italy declined to hand over a Libyan warlord last year, returning him on a state plane to Tripoli instead.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
According to the official logline, the story is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, with Imperial warlords still scattered throughout the galaxy.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 May 2026
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“Warlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warlord. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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warlord
noun
war·lord
ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌlȯ(ə)rd
1
: an important military leader
2
: a military leader who governs an area by force
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