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shogun Definition and Meaning in English (shogun definition)

noun
Synonyms:military dictatorcommander-in-chief
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Shogun definition: A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan, who was the real ruler of the country until 1868 while the Emperor was a powerless figurehead.

Definitions of Shogun

  1. 1noun

    A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan, who was the real ruler of the country until 1868 while the Emperor was a powerless figurehead.

Example Sentences

historical

“The shogun held ultimate military and political power in feudal Japan.”

historical

“The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for over 250 years.”

Synonyms

military dictatorcommander-in-chief

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Shogun definition: A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan, who was the real ruler of the country until 1868 while the Emperor was a powerless figurehead.
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'Shogun' translates to 'shogun' in English. Shogun definition: A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan, who was the real ruler of the country until 1868 while the Emperor was a powerless figurehead.
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