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shogun

 

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Noun shogun has 1 sense
  1. shogun - a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
    --1 is a kind of
    dictator, potentate; Japanese, Nipponese

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Term: Shogun

Description:

A shogun was a military dictator that held political power in feudal Japan during the period from the 12th to the 19th century. The title of shogun was bestowed upon a powerful regional warlord who ruled with an iron fist, often surpassing the nominal authority of the emperor.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun (Historical):

    In feudal Japan, the shogun was the highest military and political authority, ruling as a military dictator.

    Example sentence: During the Edo period, Tokugawa Ieyasu became the most famous shogun in Japanese history.

  2. Noun (Modern):

    Informally, "shogun" can refer to a person who holds a dominant position or has an aura of authority.

    Example sentence: John has established himself as the shogun of the local business community.

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