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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Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
This one had made a career studying African warlords.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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.
—
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
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“Warlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warlord. Accessed 27 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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