conqueror
/ˈkɑŋkərər/
noun
- A person who defeats and takes control of a place or people by force.
- The conqueror built a fortress on the hill to control the valley.
- Alexander the Great is famous as a young conqueror who built a vast empire.
- History books often celebrate the conqueror while forgetting the conquered.
- A person who overcomes a challenge or difficulty.
- After years of therapy, she felt like a conqueror of her own fears.
- The team saw themselves as conquerors of the mountain after reaching the summit.
- He became a conqueror of the business world through hard work and smart decisions.
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