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Shogun - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A shogun was a military leader in feudal Japan who held real power while the emperor was a symbolic figure. The title was used from the 12th to 19th centuries.

shogun

/ˈʃoʊɡən/ /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/

Definition:

A hereditary military dictator in feudal Japan.

Synonyms:

warlord, commander, ruler, leader

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

peasant, subordinate

Common Collocations:

Tokugawa shogun, shogunate rule, military shogun

Derivatives:

shogunate, shogunal

Usage Tips:

Use "shogun" to refer to historical Japanese military leaders, not modern figures.

Common Phrases:

last shogun, rise of the shogun, shogun's decree

Etymology:

From Japanese 将軍 (shōgun), meaning "general" or "army commander."

Examples:

  • 1. The shogun ruled Japan for centuries.
  • 2. Tokugawa Ieyasu was a famous shogun.
  • 3. The emperor had less power than the shogun.
  • 4. Samurai served the shogun loyally.

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